Lento
/ˈlentəʊ/
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Musical Term
Used to describe the speed at which a piece of music should be played, typically very slow. 
The conductor indicated that the next section should be played lento.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotion Expression
Often conveys a somber or reflective mood in music and artistic performances. 
Her dance expressed a melancholy story, moving with lento grace.
Pro Tip 3/3Pace in Narratives
In literature or speech, it can suggest a calm, deliberate pace that builds atmosphere. 
The narrator described the scene with a lento cadence, enhancing the tension.