accelerando Meaning & Definition
/ɑˌkʃɛl.əˈɹɑn.doʊ/
What Does Accelerando Mean?
As a noun, accelerando means A tempo mark directing that a passage is to be played at an increasing speed. It is also used to mean A passage having this mark. As an adverb, it means With a gradual increase in speed.
Accelerando at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun, adverb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ɑˌkʃɛl.əˈɹɑn.doʊ/ |
| Syllables | 5 |
| Synonyms | increasing |
| Plural | accelerandos |
Accelerando Definition (Noun)
- A tempo mark directing that a passage is to be played at an increasing speed.
- A passage having this mark.
- Accelerating or exponential advancement or development (of a thing).
Accelerando as an Adverb
- With a gradual increase in speed.
Synonyms of Accelerando
Accelerando synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
accelerando (plural accelerandos or accelerandoes)
accelerando (not comparable)
Origin of Accelerando
Borrowed from Italian accelerando, from Latin accelero.
Accelerando Pronunciation
You say accelerando as /ɑˌkʃɛl.əˈɹɑn.doʊ/. It has 5 syllables, with the main stress on the fourth syllable (ɹɑn).
Quick Answers About Accelerando
Is accelerando a noun or an adverb?
Accelerando is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as an adverb.
What is another word for accelerando?
Close synonyms of accelerando are increasing. See the full list of accelerando synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of accelerando?
The plural of accelerando is accelerandos.