ritardando

pronunciation

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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 .

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