Printer Friendly
Dictionary, Encyclopedia and Thesaurus - The Free Dictionary
3,916,342,429 visitors served.
forum Join the Word of the Day Mailing List For webmasters
?
Dictionary/
thesaurus
Medical
dictionary
Legal
dictionary
Financial
dictionary
Acronyms
 
Idioms
Encyclopedia
Wikipedia
encyclopedia
?

ritardando
(redirected from ritardandos)

     0.01 sec.
ri·tar·dan·do  (rtär-dänd)
adv. & adj. Music
Gradually slowing in tempo; retarding. Used chiefly as a direction.
[Italian, present participle of ritardare, to slow down, from Latin retardre; see retard1.]
ritardando [ˌrɪtɑːˈdændəʊ]
adj & adv
(Music / Classical Music) another term for rallentando Abbreviation rit
[from Italian, from ritardare to slow down]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.ritardando - gradually decreasing in tempo
rallentando, rit., ritenuto
decreasing - music
Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content.
?Page tools
Printer friendly
Cite / link 		Feedback
Add definition
Mentioned in?  References in periodicals archive?   Dictionary browser?   Full browser?
 
The composer uses ritardandos, grand pauses and fermatas, as well as specific written instructions on the score such as "lingering," "with forward motion" and "holding back.
Winter Portraits by Jones, Rebekah H. / American Music Teacher
; it builds the dynamics smoothly and sensitively, and all the rubatos, ritardandos and accelerandos are logical and delicate.
Antonin Dvorak by Reittererova, Vlasta / Czech Music
41, and exaggerated ritardandos, making his "Jupiter" a somewhat different listening experience than we are used to.
Mozart: Symphony No. 41 "Jupiter"; Piano Concerto No. 23 by Puccio, John / Sensible Sound
 
 
 
Dictionary, Thesaurus, and Translations
?

Terms of Use | Privacy policy | Feedback | Advertise with Us | Copyright © 2012 Farlex, Inc.
Disclaimer
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.