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RALLENTANDO

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 I. (adjective) 

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Meaning:

(music) gradually decreasing in tempo

Synonyms:

rallentando; rit.; ritardando; ritenuto

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

decreasing ((music) decreasing in tempo and/or volume)

Domain category:

music (an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner)

 II. (adverb) 

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Meaning:

Slowing down

Example:

this passage should be played rallentando

Classified under:

Adverbs

Domain category:

music (an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner)

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