adverb

(especially as a direction) in a manner that is more lighthearted than andante, and in most cases quicker.

the slow movement is marked andantino

adjective

Lighter than andante, and usually quicker.

noun

A movement or composition marked to be played andantino.

A gentle and lyrical andantino in triple time with a lilting rhythm and an emotional central section ended intimately, in stillness.