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Difference between rit. and rall.

Seems like a simple enough question but seems to create a lot of disagreement. What is the difference between ritardando and rallentando?
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musicman1
A rallentando is when you gradully get slower.
A Ritenuto is when you slow down.
So Rit. is a much more immediate effect compared to a Rall.
Rit. is to play in a slower tempo whereas Rall. is to slow down.
Hope this helps :smile:
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Fingersmith
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That makes sense. Thanks
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the bear
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is ritenuto another word for ritardando...
or am i being ritardanded ?
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Fingersmith
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I know that one; it's a 'holding back' over a few notes, so more temporary.

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