assai Definition
very; much (used after a musical direction).
Using assai: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "assai" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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Allegro assai - very fast
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Andante assai - very slow and stately
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Presto assai - very quickly
Origins of assai
from Italian 'assai', meaning 'very'
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Summary: assai in Brief
'Assai' [uh-sahy, uh-sah-ee] is an adverb used in music to indicate a high degree of a particular tempo. It is derived from the Italian word 'assai', meaning 'very'. Examples of its usage include 'Allegro assai' to mean 'very fast', 'Andante assai' to mean 'very slow and stately', and 'Presto assai' to mean 'very quickly'.
