breiter

Definition: The German musical term breiter, meaning “more broad,” is an indication to decrease the tempo; often seen in the phrase breiter werdend (gradually “becoming more broad”). See breit.

Also Known As:

• più largo (It)
• plus lent; plus large (Fr)
• mehr breit (Ger)

Pronunciation: breye-ter


More German Musical Terms:

• bewegt
• süss
• empfindung
• gesangvoll
• lieblich