lento

Definition:

The Italian musical command lento is an indication to play in a slow tempo; lit. “slow.”

BPM of Lento:

• Lento has between 52-68 beats per minute.

See lentissimo.

Also Known As:

• larghetto (It)
• lent; assez large (Fr)
• langsam; etwas breit (Ger)

Pronunciation:

Musical Symbols:

(x) double-sharp

repeat bar

volta bracket

(fp) fortepiano

Musical Symbols:

• staccato
• F-clef
• (M.D.) mano destra
• tie
• 15ma

More Musical Terms:

• (sfz) sforzando
• middle C
• BPM
• (rall.) rallentando
• major chord