ritardando ree-tar-DAHN-doe Your browser does not support the audio element. [ Italian ] Definition A directive to perform the indicated passage of a composition with a gradual slowing of the tempo, or to gradually delay the tempo. The abbreviation is rit or ritard. See more about tempo terminology in the Appendix. See Also [Abbreviation] rit. [Abbreviation] ritard. [Abbreviation] R. Share Share on Facebook (opens in a new tab) Share on X (opens in a new tab) Last Updated: 2016-06-07 14:44:34
