Ritardando (or rit.) is an indication to gradually decrease the tempo of the music (opposite of accelerando).The length of a ritardando is extended by a dashed, horizontal line; and, if applicable, the previous tempo may be restored with the commands tempo primo or a tempo.
The abbreviation rit. is sometimes used for ritenuto; ritenuto is often abbreviated to riten. to avoid confusion.
Also Known As:
en retardant; cédez; alongez (Fr) verzögernd; langsamer werdend (Ger)
Pronunciation: rih’-tar-DAHN-doh
Ritardando (or rit.) is an indication to gradually decrease the tempo of the music (opposite of accelerando).The length of a ritardando is extended by a dashed, horizontal line; and, if applicable, the previous tempo may be restored with the commands tempo primo or a tempo.
The abbreviation rit. is sometimes used for ritenuto; ritenuto is often abbreviated to riten. to avoid confusion.
Also Known As:
en retardant; cédez; alongez (Fr) verzögernd; langsamer werdend (Ger)
Pronunciation: rih’-tar-DAHN-doh
Ritardando (or rit.) is an indication to gradually decrease the tempo of the music (opposite of accelerando).The length of a ritardando is extended by a dashed, horizontal line; and, if applicable, the previous tempo may be restored with the commands tempo primo or a tempo.
The abbreviation rit. is sometimes used for ritenuto; ritenuto is often abbreviated to riten. to avoid confusion.
Also Known As:
en retardant; cédez; alongez (Fr) verzögernd; langsamer werdend (Ger)
Pronunciation: rih’-tar-DAHN-doh
Ritardando (or rit.) is an indication to gradually decrease the tempo of the music (opposite of accelerando).The length of a ritardando is extended by a dashed, horizontal line; and, if applicable, the previous tempo may be restored with the commands tempo primo or a tempo.
- The abbreviation rit. is sometimes used for ritenuto; ritenuto is often abbreviated to riten. to avoid confusion.
Also Known As:
- en retardant; cédez; alongez (Fr)
- verzögernd; langsamer werdend (Ger)
