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Word: Ritardando
Speech Type: Adverb
Etymology:
Italian, literally ‘slowing down’, from the verb ritardare ‘slow down’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌrɪtɑːˈdandəʊ
Definition:
(especially as a direction) with a gradual decrease of speed.
Short Definition:with gradual decrease of tempo
Examples:- the first crotchet should be played somewhat ritardando
Variant Forms:
- ritard
Word: Ritardando
Speech Type: Adjective
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌrɪtɑːˈdandəʊ
Definition:
gradually decreasing in speed
Short Definition:gradually decreasing in tempo
Examples:- their ascending phrase was ritardando to a degree
Variant Forms:
- ritard
Word: Ritardando
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌrɪtɑːˈdandəʊ
Definition:
a gradual decrease in speed.
Short Definition:gradual decrease in tempo
Variant Forms:
- ritard
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