ritard
Gradual tempo decrease
Ritard is a musical direction indicating that the tempo should gradually slow down.
It is a shortened form of ritardando, borrowed from Italian, and functions both as a noun (a passage where slowing occurs) and as an instruction on sheet music.
The piece ends with a gentle ritard before the final chord.
tempo
Gradual tempo reduction
- morendoDying away musically
- a tempoResume previous speed
- rubatoElastic musical timing
- accelerandoGradual tempo increase
dynamics
Gradual decrease in loudness
- decrescendoGradual decrease in loudness
- crescendoGradual increase in loudness
- pianissimoExtremely quiet, in scores
- pianoKeyed percussion instrument
forte · fortissimo · fortepiano · morendo
rallentando
Gradual tempo reduction
diminuendo
Gradual decrease in loudness
- decrescendoGradual decrease in loudness
- crescendoGradual increase in loudness
- pianissimoExtremely quiet, in scores
piano · forte · fortissimo · fortepiano · morendo
dolce
Soft, melodious instruction
tranquillo · grave · largo · lento · adagio · andante · moderato