[ˌrɪtɑːˈdandəʊ], (Adverb)

Definitions:
- (especially as a direction) with a gradual decrease of speed
(e.g: the first crotchet should be played somewhat ritardando)


Phrases:

Origin:
Italian, literally ‘slowing down’, from the verb ritardare ‘slow down’

[ˌrɪtɑːˈdandəʊ], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- gradually decreasing in speed
(e.g: their ascending phrase was ritardando to a degree)


Phrases:

Origin:
Italian, literally ‘slowing down’, from the verb ritardare ‘slow down’

[ˌrɪtɑːˈdandəʊ], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a gradual decrease in speed


Phrases:

Origin:
Italian, literally ‘slowing down’, from the verb ritardare ‘slow down’