tardamente

ri-ˌtär-ˈdän-dō, ˌrē- : with a gradual slowing of tempo. used as a direction in music. ritardando noun.

heavy and ponderous Pesante (Italian pronunciation: [peˈzante]) is a musical term, meaning "heavy and ponderous."

: in a spirited manner. used as a direction in music.

Definition of 'sostenuto' 1. played at a slower but sustained tempo, with each note held for its full value. often used as a musical direction.

Ritardando – slowing down gradually; also see rallentando and ritenuto (abbreviations: rit., ritard.) sometimes replaces allargando.

rit Expression Markings

all or together Article Talk. Tutti is an Italian word literally meaning all or together and is used as a musical term, for the whole orchestra as opposed to the soloist. It is applied similarly to choral music, where the whole section or choir is called to sing.

little The German word meaning "little." This term is typically used in conjunction with a tempo description term to qualify or further specify the intentions of the composer in German music. For example, "ein wenig langsam" directs the performer to play a particular passage "a little slower" than the previous passage.

Other forms: animas. Your anima is the unconscious part of your mind that works automatically, without introspection or awareness. Some psychologists believe your anima affects your dreams, fears, and habits.

the rational soul; life anima (n.) of Latin animus "the rational soul; life; the mental powers, intelligence" (see animus). For earlier use in the sense of "soul, vital principle," see anima mundi.

[Italian] 1. Italian term for a little. Typically used to modify tempo markings as in "accelerando poco a poco" meaning "getting faster little by little."

Definition of 'allegretto' 1. moderately fast; faster than andante but slower than allegro. often used as a musical direction.