Associations to the word «Rallentando»

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Wiktionary

RALLENTANDO, adjective. (music) slackening; becoming slower (used as a musical direction).

Dictionary definition

RALLENTANDO, adverb. Slowing down; "this passage should be played rallentando".
RALLENTANDO, adjective. Gradually decreasing in tempo.

Wise words

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