What does accelerando mean?
Accelerando means (music) A tempo mark directing that a passage is to be played at an increasing speed..
Accelerando
/ɑˌkʃɛl.əˈɹɑn.doʊ/ · noun
Meaning
(music) A tempo mark directing that a passage is to be played at an increasing speed..
Definitions by Sense
- (music) A tempo mark directing that a passage is to be played at an increasing speed.
- (music) A passage having this mark.
- (by extension) Accelerating or exponential advancement or development (of a thing).
- (music) With a gradual increase in speed.
Example Sentences
The accelerando of the sciences and of technology, their mathematization have beggared both the reach and the veracity of natural language.
Synonyms for accelerando
Antonyms for accelerando
Related Words
Word Forms
- accelerandos
- accelerandoes
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for accelerando?
Common synonyms include increasing.
What is the opposite of accelerando?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use accelerando in a sentence?
The accelerando of the sciences and of technology, their mathematization have beggared both the reach and the veracity of natural language.
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