ritardando
pronunciation
How to pronounce ritardando in British English: UK [ˌri:tɑ:'dændəʊ]
How to pronounce ritardando in American English: US [ˌritɑ'dændoʊ]
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- Adjective:
- gradually decreasing in tempo
Word Origin
- ritardando (adj.)
- 1811, from Italian, present participle of ritardare, from Latin retardare (see retardation).
Example
- 1. The word ritardando ( ritenente or ritenuto ) implies a slowing down .
- 2. Composers most frequently use the terms ritardando and accelerando to introduce rhythmic flexibility into their music .