Andante

(a ˙ n-da ˙ n´tā; It., 'at a walking pace'), in music, denotes a movement somewhat slow, graceful, distinct, and soothing. The word is also applied substantively to that part of a sonata or symphony having a movement of this character. In Handel's music one often meets the expre ion andante allegro , which is equivalent to andante con moto .