Accelerando (Noun)
Meaning
A gradually increasing tempo of music; "my ear will not accept such violent accelerandos".
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- The conductor's interpretation of the symphony included a dramatic accelerando in the final movement, which left the audience gasping.
- The accelerando in the piano sonata was so nuanced that it seemed to unfold like a blooming flower.
- The music's accelerando was juxtaposed with a contrasting ritardando, creating a sense of musical drama.
- The composer's use of accelerando added a sense of urgency to the already manic finale of the opera.
- The string section's accelerando was so well-executed that it seemed to propel the entire orchestra forward.