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ritard

noun
ri·​tard | \ ri-ˈtärd How to pronounce ritard (audio) \

Definition of ritard

: ritardando

Examples of ritard in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

 Michelle Naughton was a fantastic accompanist, making the most of a minimal part, effortlessly navigating the accelerandos and ritards, always right there with Petrova. — Christian Hertzog, sandiegouniontribune.com, "At SummerFest, great performers in a fantastic hall celebrate 'The Heart of Hungary'," 9 Aug. 2017

First Known Use of ritard

1859, in the meaning defined above

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