Ritardando [It.; abbr. rit., ritard.]. Gradually slowing in speed, also indicated by rallentando. Ritenuto properly calls for immediate reduction in speed. (Harvard Concise Dictionary of Music)
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Slow down, guys
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Yes! That’s what I’ve been doing this week. Back to blogging next week!
We were just talking about this at our music teacher meeting in October!
Let’s hope it’s still working in November!