Het ritardando
Example: Het ritardando aan het einde van het stuk was indrukwekkend en subtiel.
Definition
"Het ritardando" in music refers to the gradual slowing down of the tempo towards the end of a piece, creating a sense of conclusion and emotional expression. It is often used to enhance the dramatic effect and emphasize the final moments of the composition.
Etymology
The term "het ritardando" comes from Italian, where 'ritardando' means 'slowing down.' It was adopted into Dutch musical terminology with the article 'het,' meaning 'the.' Did you know? 'Ritardando' is related to the verb 'ritardare,' which means 'to delay' or 'to slow down,' reflecting its function in music.
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"Het ritardando" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (C2) - set 1", containing 99 commonly used words.
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