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 Italian word andante?

: moderately slow —usually used as a direction in music. andante. noun.

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) ... Vivace – lively and fast (156–176 bpm)