lento

adverb or adjective

len·​to ˈlen-(ˌ)tō 

: at a slow tempo

—used especially as a direction in music

Word History

Etymology

Italian, from lento, adjective, slow, from Latin lentus pliant, sluggish, slow — more at lithe

First Known Use

circa 1724, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

lento

adverb or adjective

len·​to ˈlen-ˌtō 

: in a slow manner

—used as a direction in music