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Adagio

Slow; slowly, leisurely, and gracefully. When repeated, adagio, adagio, it directs the movement to be very slow.

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Slow 84% connected

imp. of Slee, to slay. Slew.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

Open English WordNet links these adjective senses as similar in meaning; they are not necessarily interchangeable.

Slow 84% connected

imp. of Slee, to slay. Slew.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

Open English WordNet links these adjective senses as similar in meaning; they are not necessarily interchangeable.

Broader term 5

Dance 76% connected

To move with measured steps, or to a musical accompaniment; to go through, either alone or in company with others, with a regulated succession of mov…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Dancing 76% connected

of Dance

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Passage 76% connected

The act of passing; transit from one place to another; movement from point to point; a going by, over, across, or through; as, the passage of a man o…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Saltation 76% connected

A leaping or jumping.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Terpsichore 76% connected

The Muse who presided over the choral song and the dance, especially the latter.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Containing whole 1

Duet 70% connected

A composition for two performers, whether vocal or instrumental.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a containing group, substance or whole.

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