- to be performed as though speaking
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par•lan•do
(pär län′dō),USA pronunciation adj. [Music.]
- Music and Dancesung or played as though speaking or reciting (a musical direction).
- Italian, present participle of parlare to speak; see parle
- 1875–80
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parlando /pɑːˈlændəʊ/ adj , adv