Lexical entry

アッサイ

assai

A musical term meaning 'very' or 'much', used to qualify tempo markings.

Arts & EntertainmentPure GairaigoSource: Italian

Meaning

A musical direction used to intensify another term, such as 'allegro assai' (very fast).

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アレグロ

A fast musical tempo marking.

アダージョ

A slow tempo marking in music.

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