What is the meaning of accelerando?

noun

  • A gradually increasing tempo of music.
    • usage: "my ear will not accept such violent accelerandos"

adjective

  • Gradually increasing in tempo.

adverb

  • With increasing speed.
    • usage: "here you must play accelerando"
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