Definitions for rallentando
ral·len·tan·do

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1. rallentando, ritardando, ritenuto, rit.adverb

   gradually decreasing in tempo

2. rallentandoadverb

   slowing down

   "this passage should be played rallentando"

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1. rallentandoadjective

   slackening; becoming slower (used as a musical direction).

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1. rallentando

   In musical terminology, tempo (Italian, 'time'; plural tempos, or tempi from the Italian plural) is the speed or pace of a given piece. In classical music, tempo is typically indicated with an instruction at the start of a piece (often using conventional Italian terms) and is usually measured in beats per minute (or bpm). In modern classical compositions, a "metronome mark" in beats per minute may supplement or replace the normal tempo marking, while in modern genres like electronic dance music, tempo will typically simply be stated in BPM. Tempo may be separated from articulation and meter, or these aspects may be indicated along with tempo, all contributing to the overall texture. While the ability to hold a steady tempo is a vital skill for a musical performer, tempo is changeable. Depending on the genre of a piece of music and the performers' interpretation, a piece may be played with slight tempo rubato or drastic variances. In ensembles, the tempo is often indicated by a conductor or by one of the instrumentalists, for instance the drummer.

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1. rallentando

   Rallentando is a term in musical terminology that signifies a gradual slowing down of tempo. It is often abbreviated as rall. or rit. in musical notation.

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1. Rallentandoadjective

   slackening; -- a direction to perform a passage with a gradual decrease in time and force; ritardando

2. Etymology: [It.]

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1. Rallentando

   ral-len-tan′dō, adj. (mus.) becoming slower.—Also Rallenta′to, and abbrev. Rall. [It., rallentare, to slacken.]

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of rallentando in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of rallentando in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=rallentando
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Rallentando
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rallentando
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rallentando
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=rallentando
7. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=rallentando