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Largo, town (1990 pop. 65,674), Pinellas co., W Fla., on the Pinellas peninsula and the Gulf Coast, across the bay from Tampa; settled 1853, inc. 1905. It is a packing, canning, and shipping center in a citrus fruit and fishing area. Its beautiful beaches and many recreational facilities make it a popular resort spot.
largo Music 1. to be performed slowly and broadly 2. a piece or passage to be performed in this way Largo a musical term calling for a broad, measured unfolding of the musical fabric. It is used primarily in works of a dignified, ceremonial, and mournful character. In the early 18th century it began to be used also as an indication of a tempo slower than adagio. The term “larghetto” describes a moderately slow tempo, close to andante. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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