adverb

(especially as a direction) in slow tempo.

the music is played adagio with very slight dynamic change

unhurriedly,without hurrying,at a leisurely pace,at a slow pace,leisurely,steadily,taking one’s time,in one’s own good time

adjective

Performed in slow tempo.

unhurriedly,without hurrying,at a leisurely pace,at a slow pace,leisurely,steadily,taking one’s time,in one’s own good time

noun

A movement or composition marked to be played adagio.

The striking thing about this album is the range of styles he dabbles in – from grand bossa novas to soft adagios.