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The terms "ritardando" and "rallentando" are both used to signify a gradually decreasing tempo.

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Adagio means "at ease" or play slowly.

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Musical term meaning to the slow tempo?

The musical term that means to slow tempo is ritardando. If you'd like to slow the tempo very quickly you'd call it a molto ritardando.


What does ritarando mean?

Ritardando is a musical term meaning to gradually slow down in tempo.


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Andante is a musical term used to mean "at a moderately slow pace", usually approximated to "walking pace".


What music term means slow?

Musical terms are usually (but not always) in Italian. The Italian musical terms that mean "slow down" are: Rallentando (or Rall.) Ritardando (or Ritard. or Rit.) The following terms also involve an element of slowing down: Calando - slowing down and getting quieter Ritenuto - slowing down suddenly, but usually only temporarily before returning to the usual speed again Slargando - slowing down from a Largo (broad, slow) tempo, becoming even more slow Slentando - slowing down from a Lento (slow) tempo, becoming even more slow


What is how fast or slow you play on the violin?

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What is the proper musical term for increasing tempo?

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The correct musical term for 'decreasing the tempo' is?

The correct musical term for decreasing the tempo is ritardando.I got this exact question on my music appreciation class and got it correct.