CALANDO

calando

(adjective) (music) gradually decreasing in tempo and volume

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Ca*lan"do, a. Etym: [It.]

Definition: (Mus.) Gradually diminishing in rapidity and loudness.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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