ritard. Your browser does not support the audio element. [ Abbreviation , ritardando ] Definition An abbreviation for the term ritardando (gradually delay the tempo). See more about tempo terminology in the Appendix. See Also [Abbreviation] rit. [Italian] ritardando Share Share on Facebook (opens in a new tab) Share on X (opens in a new tab) Last Updated: 2016-06-07 14:44:22