Assai

(as-sā'e.) [It.. enough.] (Mus.) A term directing the performer to increase or retard the time; as, allegro a ai, still quicker; adagio a ai, still slower. As's am, a British p. of Northern India, pres. Bengal, comprising that portion of the valley of the Brahmapootra between Lat. 26° and 28° N., and Lon. 90° and 97° E. Area,18,200 sq.m. The surface is fertile, densely wooded and well watered. Chief towns, Go what i, Ghergong, and Rungpore. Pop. 720,000. [s. 53]