Accelerandos

Synonyms of accelerandos

• speeding up
• hastening
• quickening

Antonyms of accelerandos

• slowing down
• decelerating
• retarding

Collocations of accelerandos

accelerandos and crescendos

Frequency: 80 %

The music built up with accelerandos and crescendos, creating a powerful climax.

accelerandos and decrescendos

Frequency: 70 %

The piece ended softly with decrescendos after a series of accelerandos.

accelerandos and forte

Frequency: 60 %

The pianist played the accelerandos with great intensity, reaching a forte at the peak.

accelerandos and pianissimo

Frequency: 50 %

The accelerandos led to a sudden shift to pianissimo, creating a delicate contrast.

Idiomatic Expressions for accelerandos

• Phrase: full accelerandos
  Meaning: at maximum speed or pace
  Usage: The car was going at full accelerandos down the highway.