Accelerando (Adjective)
Meaning
(music) gradually increasing in tempo.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The accelerando section of the symphony was the most challenging part for the orchestra to master.
- As the music reached its climax, the tempo began to increase in a dramatic accelerando.
- The conductor carefully guided the musicians through the accelerando passage, ensuring a smooth transition.
- The accelerando in the final movement left the audience breathless and eager for more.
- The composer's use of accelerando added a sense of urgency and tension to the piece.