affrettando
|af-fret-tan-do|
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/əˈfrɛtˌtændoʊ/
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/əˈfrɛtˌtændəʊ/
increase tempo
Etymology
Etymology Information
'affrettando' originates from Italian, specifically the word 'affrettare,' where 'a-' meant 'to' and 'fretta' meant 'haste.'
Historical Evolution
'affrettare' transformed into the musical term 'affrettando' and has been adopted into English musical terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to hasten,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'increasing tempo in music.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
a musical term indicating that the tempo should be increased, often used as a direction in music scores.
The conductor signaled the orchestra to play affrettando.
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Last updated: 2025/05/24 07:21