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Term: ritardando

Part of Speech: Noun, Verb

Sense 1: (Noun) A musical directive indicating a gradual slowing down of tempo.

Sample Sentence: The conductor instructed the orchestra to perform the final part of the symphony with a gentle ritardando.

Sense 2: (Verb) To perform a musical piece with a gradual decrease in tempo.

Sample Sentence: The pianist beautifully executed the ritardando at the end of the sonata, adding an emotive touch to the performance.

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