RITARDANDO | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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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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