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mol·to

 (mōl′tō)
adv. Music
Very; much. Used chiefly in directions.
[Italian, from Latin multum, from neuter of multus, many, much; see mel- in Indo-European roots.]
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molto

(ˈmɒltəʊ)
adv
(Music, other) music (preceded or followed by a musical direction, esp a tempo marking) very: allegro molto; molto adagio.
[from Italian, from Latin multum (adv) much]
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mol•to

(ˈmoʊl toʊ)

adv.
Music. very: molto allegro.
[1795–1805; < Italian < Latin multum, adv. use of acc. singular neuter of multus much]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Adv.1.molto - much; "allegro molto"
music - an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
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