Which tempo term means slightly slower than Largo?

• A. Largo
• B. Lento
• C. Maestoso
• D. Larghetto

Answer: (D)

Tempo markings tell you how fast to play and the feel of the music. Largo means very slow and broad. Larghetto is described as “a little broad,” used for a tempo that sits close to Largo but with a touch more motion, so in that sense it’s the small step from Largo that some styles consider as slightly slower. This nuance is why Larghetto is chosen for the idea of a tempo just a bit slower than Largo in certain teaching contexts. The other terms don’t fit that subtle speed adjustment: Largo is the baseline slow pace, Maestoso calls for a majestic character (not a speed by itself), and Lento designates a slower overall pace that’s more noticeably slower than Largo. In practice, tempo meanings can vary a bit by tradition, so conductors may specify an exact mittels of speed with a metronome marking if precision is needed.