Langzaam
Example: De muziek speelt langzaam om een rustige sfeer te creëren.
Definition
"Langzaam" is an adverb in music indicating that the tempo of a piece should be slow, allowing for a calm and relaxed atmosphere. It directs musicians to play with unhurried pacing, emphasizing tranquility and gentle expression within the performance.
Etymology
The word "langzaam" comes from Dutch, where it combines "lang" meaning 'long' or 'slow' and the suffix "-zaam" which implies 'capable of' or 'prone to.' Did you know? It literally means 'slowly capable,' reflecting its use to express slow movement or tempo.
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"Langzaam" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (A2) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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