ritenuto e diminuendo
Definition of the Italian term ritenuto e diminuendo in music:
- immediately slower and gradually softer
- held back and gradually softer
Language
Italian
Abbreviation
riten. e dim.
Alt. abbreviations
ritenuto e dim.ritenuto e dimin.
Synonym
Musical examples
Music scores that include ritenuto e diminuendo:
- Franz Liszt: Piano Sonata in B minor (1852‑53) Page 6
Related terms
Italian musical terms related to ritenuto e diminuendo:
- diminuendo – gradually softer
- e – and...
- ritenuto – immediately slower...