Ritardando

Synonyms of ritardando

• retard
• slowing down
• ritenuto

Antonyms of ritardando

• presto
• accelerando
• rallentando

Collocations of ritardando

ritardando tempo

Frequency: 70 %

The music gradually slowed down as the ritardando tempo was introduced.

ritardando effect

Frequency: 60 %

The ritardando effect added a sense of drama to the musical piece.

ritardando passage

Frequency: 45 %

The pianist executed the ritardando passage with great expression.

ritardando cadence

Frequency: 35 %

The ritardando cadence at the end of the piece brought it to a beautiful conclusion.

Idiomatic Expressions for ritardando

• Phrase: pump the brakes
  Meaning: to slow down or proceed with caution
  Usage: Before making a big decision, it's wise to pump the brakes and consider all options.