(ac-cel-er-an-do) 5 syllables

Definition

adjective. or
adverb. Musical Direction with gradually quickening tempo

Example Sentence

The song was to be played accelerando.

Synonyms

increasing tempo; gradual increase in tempo; increase in speed

Antonyms

slowing in tempo

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accelerando
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