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
- A musical passage of this kind.
Word Forms
- ritenutos
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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