rallentando Definition
gradually slowing down in tempo.
Using rallentando: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "rallentando" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The music should be played rallentando at the end.
Example
The conductor signaled the orchestra to play rallentando.
rallentando Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for rallentando
- ritardando
- ritenuto
- slowing down
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Summary: rallentando in Brief
'Rallentando' [ra-luh n-tahn-doh] is an adverb that means gradually slowing down in tempo. It is often used in music notation and conducting to indicate a decrease in speed towards the end of a piece or section. Synonyms include 'ritardando,' 'ritenuto,' and 'slowing down.'
