accelerando
/ækˌsɛləˈrændoʊ/
adverb
- In a gradually faster manner (used as a musical direction).
- The conductor instructed the orchestra to play accelerando as the piece reached its climax.
- The tempo marking said accelerando, so the musicians quickened their pace.
- The pianist gradually increased speed, playing accelerando through the final section.
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adjective
- Describing a passage of music that becomes gradually faster.
- The composer marked the final bars as accelerando to build tension.
- The accelerando passage was exciting but difficult to play.
- She practiced the accelerando section until she could keep the rhythm steady.
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noun
- A gradual increase in speed in a piece of music.
- The orchestra executed a perfect accelerando at the end of the symphony.
- The conductor signaled for an accelerando, and the tempo rose steadily.
- The piece features a long accelerando that leads into the finale.
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