1. A musical piece or movement performed at a moderately slow tempo, slightly faster than andante.
Usage: musical term

1. At a moderately slow tempo, slightly faster than andante.
Usage: musical direction; Italian origin

1. Marked by or performed at a moderately slow tempo, slightly faster than andante.
Usage: musical direction

Examples

• The second movement is marked andantino, giving it a gentle, flowing character.
• Play this passage andantino—not quite as slow as the previous section.
• The composer wrote an andantino for solo cello that showcases its lyrical qualities.
• The tempo marking andantino suggests a walking pace, unhurried but not dragging.
• She performed the andantino with grace and emotional restraint.
• The orchestra moved into the andantino section with a lighter touch.