calando

American

[kah-lahn-doh] / kɑˈlɑn doʊ /

adjective

becoming slower and softer; dying away.

adverb

in a slower, softer manner.

calando British

/ kəˈlændəʊ /

adjective

music (to be performed) with gradually decreasing tone and speed

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Etymology

Origin of calando

Probably earlier than 1850–55; < Italian: slackening < Latin calandum, gerund of calāre to let down < Greek chalân to loosen, slacken

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