ritardando

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ritardando

The conductor signals a ritardando at the end of the piece.

Definition
  1. Adjective & Adverb (Music): A directive to perform a passage of music with a gradual decrease in speed. It indicates a slowing of the tempo.
Usage
  • As an adjective (often describing a section): The passage creates a feeling of conclusion.
  • As an adverb (often used as a performance instruction): The orchestra played the final bars .
Examples
  • The score clearly marks the last four measures ritardando.
  • A well-executed ritardando at the cadence adds dramatic emphasis.
  • The conductor signaled for a ritardando as the melody reached its peak.
Advanced Usage
  • Abbreviation: Often abbreviated in sheet music as "rit." or "rall." (for , a very similar term).
    • The instruction "rit." over the last line means to slow down gradually.
  • As a noun: Sometimes used as a noun to refer to the act or instance of slowing down.
    • Her ritardando was too abrupt and disrupted the flow.
Variants and Related Words
  • Ritenuto (adj/adv): Often implies a more immediate or sudden slowing of tempo, rather than a gradual one.
  • Rallentando (adj/adv): Essentially synonymous with , indicating a gradual slowing.
  • Accelerando: The opposite directive, meaning gradually increasing in tempo.
  • Tempo: The speed or pace of a given piece of music.
Synonyms
  • Slowing
  • Decelerating (in a musical context)
  • Rallentando
Antonyms
  • Accelerando
  • Stringendo (pressing forward, becoming faster)
ritardando

The conductor signals a ritardando at the end of the piece.

Adjective
  1. gradually decreasing in tempo

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