ral·len·tan·do (r l  n-tn d , räll n-tänd) Music adv. & adj. Gradually slackening in tempo; ritardando. Used chiefly as a direction. n. pl. ral·len·tan·dos A rallentando passage or movement. [Italian, present participle of rallentare, to slow down : re-, intensive pref. (from Latin; see re-) + allentare, to slow down (from Late Latin allent  re : Latin ad-, ad- + Latin lentus, slow).] |
rallentando [ˌrælɛnˈtændəʊ]
adj & adv
(Music / Classical Music) Music becoming slower Abbreviation rall Also ritardando ritenuto
[Italian, from rallentare to slow down]
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Adj. | 1. | rallentando - gradually decreasing in tempo decreasing - music |
| Adv. | 1. | rallentando - slowing down; "this passage should be played rallentando" music - an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner |
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