retardez

Definition: The French musical term retardez is an indication to gradually decrease the tempo of the music; to slow down. Opposite of accélérez. See ralentissez.

Also Known As:

• ritardando (It)
• en retardant; cédez (Fr)
• verzögernd; verlangsamend (Ger)

Pronunciation: reh-tahr-daee'


More French Musical Terms:

• détaché
• à la harpe
• très doucement
• rapide
• accentué