zurückhaltend

Definition: The German musical term zurückhaltend means “held back,” and is an indication to suddenly (and temporarily) decrease the tempo for dramatic effect.


See etwas zurückhaltend and nicht zurückhaltened.

Also Known As:

• ritenuto (It)
• retenu; en retenant (Fr)

Pronunciation: tsoo-rük'-hahl-tent

Alternate Spellings: zurueckhaltend






More German Musical Terms:

• bewegt
• lebhaft
• Zeitmass
• fröhlich
• süß