calando

(kə län′dō)

adjective, adverb

Musical Direction with gradually decreasing speed and volume; fading away

Origin: It, ger. of calare, to decrease < L < Gr chalan, to slacken

See calando in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adverb & adj.
Music

With a gradual decrease in volume and often tempo. Used chiefly as a direction.

Origin:

Origin: Italian

Origin: , present participle of calare, to slacken

Origin: , from Latin calāre

Origin: , from Greek khalān

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