What does the cryptic crossword clue "An Italian poet moving quite slowly (7)" mean?

The definition is "slowly". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of AN ("An") + DANTE (synonym of "Italian poet") [anagram: "moving"] = ANDANTE; definition: "quite slowly" The answer is Andante.

An Italian poet moving quite slowly (7)

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