Rallentando
Gradually slowing down; broadening the tempo.
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tempo
Pronunciation
rah-lehn-TAHN-doh
Origin
Italian
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About Rallentando
Rallentando, often abbreviated "rall.," is similar to ritardando but implies a more gradual and gentle deceleration. Some conductors distinguish between the two, treating rallentando as a smoother, more drawn-out slowing.
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LentoSlow, between Adagio and Largo.
AndanteAt a walking pace; moderately slow.
AdagiettoSlightly faster than adagio, a moderately slow tempo between 70 and 80 BPM
Alla breveCut time — a tempo marking indicating two minim beats per bar instead of four crotchets
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