allentando
|al-len-tan-do|
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🇺🇸
/ˌɑː.lɛnˈtɑːn.doʊ/
🇬🇧
/ˌæ.lɛnˈtæn.dəʊ/
gradual slowing down
Etymology
Etymology Information
'allentando' originates from Italian, specifically the word 'allentare,' where 'al-' meant 'to' and 'lentare' meant 'to slow down.'
Historical Evolution
'allentare' transformed into the musical term 'allentando' and has been adopted into English musical terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to slow down,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in musical contexts.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
a musical term indicating a gradual slowing down of tempo.
The conductor signaled the orchestra to play allentando as they approached the end of the piece.
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Last updated: 2025/06/26 04:36