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Ritenuto

adj, noun

Definitions

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
Noun
  1. 1
    A musical passage of this kind.

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Italian ritenuto. Doublet of retinue.

Etymology 2

From Italian ritenuto. Doublet of retinue.

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