moderato ritenuto

Definition of the Italian term moderato ritenuto in music:

  1. moderate tempo and held back
  2. movement, section, or piece marked moderato e ritenuto
Language
Italian
Variant
moderato e ritenuto
Abbreviation
modto e riten.

Related terms

Italian musical terms related to moderato ritenuto:

  • e – and...
  • moderato – moderate tempo (50–120 beats per minute)...
  • ritenuto – immediately slower...