Definitions
- Describing a gradual increase in tempo or speed of music. - Referring to a musical direction to gradually speed up the tempo. - Talking about a musical performance that gradually becomes faster.
- Describing a sudden increase in pace or speed. - Referring to a quickening of the heartbeat or breathing due to excitement or fear. - Talking about a process that is becoming faster or more intense.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe an increase in speed or pace.
- 2Both words can be used in musical contexts.
- 3Both words can describe a gradual or sudden change in tempo or speed.
- 4Both words can be used figuratively to describe a process or situation becoming more intense or fast-paced.
What is the difference?
- 1Speed: Accelerando implies a gradual increase in tempo, while quickening suggests a sudden and rapid increase in pace.
- 2Usage: Accelerando is primarily used in musical contexts, while quickening can be used in a wider range of contexts.
- 3Connotation: Accelerando has a neutral connotation, while quickening can have positive or negative connotations depending on the context.
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Remember this!
Accelerando and quickening are both words that describe an increase in speed or pace. However, accelerando is primarily used in musical contexts and implies a gradual increase in tempo, while quickening can be used in a wider range of contexts and suggests a sudden and rapid increase in pace.
