"rallentando" meaning in English

See rallentando in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Etymology: Borrowed from Italian rallentando. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|it|rallentando}} Italian rallentando Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} rallentando (not comparable)
  1. (music) slackening; becoming slower (used as a musical direction). Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Music
    Sense id: en-rallentando-en-adj-l6MhV31V Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

Alternative forms

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