What does ritardando mean?
Ritardando means (music) Gradually decelerating the tempo of a piece of music, especially at the end of the piece..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · adverb
(music) Gradually decelerating the tempo of a piece of music, especially at the end of the piece..
Use ritardando when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Ritardando means (music) Gradually decelerating the tempo of a piece of music, especially at the end of the piece..
Common synonyms include ritard, decreasing, ritenuto, rallentando.
Possible antonyms include accelerando.
Use ritardando where its definition matches the intended context.
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