1. gradually becoming faster in tempo
Usage: music

1. a gradual increase in tempo
Usage: music

Examples

• The pianist played the passage accelerando, building excitement toward the climax.
• The conductor signaled for an accelerando in the final measures.
• The composer marked an accelerando at the beginning of the third movement.
• She practiced the accelerando section until it sounded natural.
• The orchestra executed the accelerando perfectly during rehearsal.
• The piece ends with a dramatic accelerando leading to the finale.