Larghetto — Rather slow, slightly faster than largo (60–66 BPM)
Larghetto is the diminutive form of largo, meaning 'a little broad' or somewhat less slow than largo. It occupies a gentle middle ground between the deep slowness of largo and the walking pace of andante. Chopin's famous second piano concerto features a celebrated larghetto movement of exquisite lyrical beauty.
Etymology
Italian, diminutive of 'largo', literally 'a little broad'
BPM Range
Minimum: 60 BPM
Maximum: 66 BPM
Typical: 63 BPM
Larghetto should feel flowing yet unhurried. Avoid dragging by keeping a clear sense of pulse, and let melodic lines sing naturally at this gentle tempo.
Example Pieces
- Piano Concerto No. 2, 2nd movement (Larghetto) — Frédéric Chopin
- Clarinet Concerto in A major, K. 622, 2nd movement (Adagio/Larghetto) — Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
- Piano Concerto No. 5 'Emperor', 2nd movement (Adagio un poco mosso) — Ludwig van Beethoven
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is larghetto faster or slower than largo?
Larghetto is faster than largo. The '-etto' suffix in Italian is a diminutive, making larghetto 'a little broad' — slightly quicker than the full broadness of largo.
What BPM is larghetto?
Larghetto is typically performed at 60-66 BPM, bridging the gap between the very slow largo and the more moderate adagio.
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