noun🔗ShareRalentissement, ritardandoAn instance of gradually decelerating the tempo of a piece of music."The pianist added a slight ritardando at the end of the song, creating a more dramatic finish. "Le pianiste a ajouté un léger ritardando à la fin de la chanson, créant une fin plus dramatique.musicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareEn retenant, en ralentissantHaving a gradually decelerating tempo."The song ended with a lovely, ritardando melody, slowing down until it faded away. "La chanson s'est terminée par une belle mélodie en retenant, ralentissant jusqu'à ce qu'elle s'évanouisse.musictimeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adverb🔗ShareEn ralentissant, en retenantGradually decelerating the tempo of a piece of music, especially at the end of the piece."The pianist, nearing the end of the song, played the final few bars ritardando, letting the melody gently fade away. "Le pianiste, approchant de la fin de la chanson, a joué les dernières mesures en ralentissant, laissant la mélodie s'évanouir doucement.musictimeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
