Synonyms for ritenuto
- adjective
Most common
Definitions
- adj. 1
(of a passage in a musical score) immediately slower, held back at a slower rate of pace.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| ritenuto | rising | |
| ritardando | steady | |
| rallentando | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 10 letters
- ritardando
- 11 letters
- rallentando