noun
- plural of accelerando; gradual increases in tempo in musical passages
Usage: music
Examples
- The symphony featured several dramatic accelerandos in the final movement.
- The conductor emphasized the accelerandos to build excitement.
- Piano students often struggle with smooth accelerandos.
- The piece contained multiple accelerandos and ritardandos.
- She practiced the accelerandos until they sounded natural.
- The orchestra executed the accelerandos perfectly in rehearsal.