adj, noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A musical passage of this kind.

Adjective

1. 1
   (of a passage in a musical score) immediately slower, held back at a slower rate of pace. not-comparable

Adjective

1. 1
   (music) gradually decreasing in tempo wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

adagioallegroandantecrescendodecrescendoforte

Etymology

From Italian ritenuto. Doublet of retinue.

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