poco ritenuto
Definition of the Italian term poco ritenuto in music:
- immediately a little slower
- a little held back, a little repressed
Language
Italian
Abbreviation
poco riten.
Combinations
Italian musical terms that include poco ritenuto:
- poco a poco ritenuto – gradually slower
- un poco ritenuto – somewhat slowing down...
Musical examples
Music scores that include poco ritenuto:
- Ferruccio Busoni: Fantasia nach J.S. Bach (1909) Page 3
- Friedrich Burgmüller: 25 Études faciles et progressives (1851) Page 1
- Frédéric Chopin: Ballade No. 1 (1835) Page 12
- Frédéric Chopin: Scherzo No. 2 (1837) Page 2
- Georges Bizet: Carmen Suite No. 2 (1886) Page 4
- Hector Berlioz: Le jeune Pâtre breton (1833‑35) Page 2
- Pyotr Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 1 (1874‑1875) Page 6