Definitions for ritardando
ˌri tɑrˈdɑn doʊri·tar·dan·do

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. rallentando, ritardando, ritenuto, rit.adjective

   gradually decreasing in tempo

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1. ritardandoadverb

   Gradually decelerating the tempo of a piece of music, especially at the end of the piece.

2. Etymology: Borrowed from ritardando, gerund of ritardare.

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1. ritardando

   In musical terminology, tempo (Italian, 'time'; plural tempos, or tempi from the Italian plural) is the speed or pace of a given piece. In classical music, tempo is typically indicated with an instruction at the start of a piece (often using conventional Italian terms) and is usually measured in beats per minute (or bpm). In modern classical compositions, a "metronome mark" in beats per minute may supplement or replace the normal tempo marking, while in modern genres like electronic dance music, tempo will typically simply be stated in BPM. Tempo may be separated from articulation and meter, or these aspects may be indicated along with tempo, all contributing to the overall texture. While the ability to hold a steady tempo is a vital skill for a musical performer, tempo is changeable. Depending on the genre of a piece of music and the performers' interpretation, a piece may be played with slight tempo rubato or drastic variances. In ensembles, the tempo is often indicated by a conductor or by one of the instrumentalists, for instance the drummer.

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1. ritardando

   Ritardando, often abbreviated as rit., is a musical term used to indicate a gradual decrease in tempo. It literally means "retarding" or "slowing down" in Italian. The duration and extent of ritardando is typically left to the discretion of the performer or conductor. It is often used to enhance the expressive quality of the music.

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1. Ritardandoadjective

   retarding; -- a direction for slower time; rallentado

2. Etymology: [It.]

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1. Ritardando

   rē-tar-dan′dō, adj. (mus.) diminishing in speed. [It.]

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of ritardando in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of ritardando in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=ritardando
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Ritardando
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ritardando
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ritardando
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=ritardando