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adj
(of a passage in a musical score) immediately slower, held back at a slower rate of pace.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music
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Antonyms: none provided
noun
A musical passage of this kind.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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adjective satellite
gradually decreasing in tempo
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: rallentando, ritardando, rit.
Antonyms: none provided
History
From Italian ritenuto. Doublet of retinue.
