Andante is a musical tempo marking meaning moderately slow. ... The literal meaning of the Italian word 'Andante' is 'at a walking pace', with suggestions of 'easy-going'; or it could be simply 'uniform', like the regularity of a walker's tread.

What is the meaning of the word andante '?

: moderately slow —usually used as a direction in music. andante. noun. Definition of andante (Entry 2 of 2) : a musical composition or movement in andante tempo.

Does andante mean fast?

Andante – at a walking pace (76–108 bpm) Andantino – slightly faster than andante (although, in some cases, it can be taken to mean slightly slower than andante) (80–108 bpm) Marcia moderato – moderately, in the manner of a march (83–85 bpm) Moderato – at a moderate speed (108–120 bpm)