ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Ritenuto

Definition & Meaning

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Ritenuto is an adjective meaning (music) (of a passage in a musical score) immediately slower, held back at a slower rate of pace.

Meaning

(music) (of a passage in a musical score) immediately slower, held back at a slower rate of pace.

More Meanings

  1. A musical passage of this kind.

Word Forms

Synonyms for ritenuto

Depending on context, synonyms include decreasing, ritardando, rallentando.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include rallentando, ritardando, decreasing, stretto, addolorato, moderato.

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