The meaning of Ritardando

Ritardando – definition

adverb
(especially as a direction) with a gradual decrease of speed.
Usage examples:
The first crotchet should be played somewhat ritardando

adjective
Gradually decreasing in speed.
Usage examples:
Their ascending phrase was ritardando to a degree

noun
A gradual decrease in speed.

里塔丹多

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रिटार्डांडो

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리타르단도

Ритардандо

Ritardando

Word origin

Italian, literally ‘slowing down’, from the verb ritardare ‘slow down’.

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ˌrɪtɑːˈdandəʊ

noun
A gradual decrease in speed.

adverb
(especially as a direction) with a gradual decrease of speed.
Usage examples:
The first crotchet should be played somewhat ritardando

adjective
Gradually decreasing in speed.
Usage examples:
Their ascending phrase was ritardando to a degree

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