Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
meno-mosso
Musical Term
/ˈmeɪnoʊ ˈmɒs.oʊ/
Definition
A musical term indicating that the tempo should be played slightly slower than the preceding passage.
Examples
- In the second movement, the conductor marked the sheet music with ‘meno-mosso’ to guide the orchestra towards a more reflective mood.
- When a piece shifts to meno-mosso, it often allows for more emotional depth and audience connection.
Meaning
Meno-mosso is used in musical notation to instruct musicians to decrease the pace of the music, adding expressiveness to the performance.
Synonyms
- slower
- reduce tempo
- less quick
