Slentando indicates which of the following?

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Multiple Choice

Slentando indicates which of the following?

Explanation:
Slentando indicates a gradual slowing of the tempo, inviting a gentle deceleration rather than a sharp change. It’s used to create expressive pacing with a slight hesitation or drag, broadening the feel of the music as you ease off the speed. This differs from widening (not a tempo instruction), from hurrying (which would speed up), and from stopping (which is a pause). In practice, you ease off the tempo from the current speed, slowing steadily until the next tempo mark or cadence is reached.

Slentando indicates a gradual slowing of the tempo, inviting a gentle deceleration rather than a sharp change. It’s used to create expressive pacing with a slight hesitation or drag, broadening the feel of the music as you ease off the speed. This differs from widening (not a tempo instruction), from hurrying (which would speed up), and from stopping (which is a pause). In practice, you ease off the tempo from the current speed, slowing steadily until the next tempo mark or cadence is reached.

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