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/ˌrētärˈdändō/
adverb
(especially as a direction) with a gradual decrease of speed.
"the first crotchet should be played somewhat ritardando"

adjective
gradually decreasing in speed.
"their ascending phrase was ritardando to a degree"

noun
a gradual decrease in speed.

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The meaning of RITARDANDO is with a gradual slackening in tempo —used as a direction in music.
"Ritardando" is an Italian musical term that indicates a gradual slowing down of tempo. It is often abbreviated as "rit." or "ritard." The term is derived.
(written abbreviation ritard., rit.) becoming gradually slower: used in written music to show how a part of a piece should be performed:.
ritardando from colorinmypiano.com
Sep 3, 2010 · Rallentando is a holding back of tempo while retaining rhythmic movement, then possibl regaining tempo. Ritardando is simply gradual slowing.
another term for rallentando. Abbreviation: rit.... Click for pronunciations, examples sentences, video.