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at the initial tempo
[ət ðə ɪˈnɪʃəl ˈtɛmpoʊ]
adverbial phrase
no tempo inicial
1.
A musical instruction indicating that the performer should return to the original speed of a piece after a tempo change
After the slow section, the conductor signaled the orchestra to play at the initial tempo.
Após a seção lenta, o maestro sinalizou à orquestra para tocar no tempo inicial.
2.
In performance practice, a directive to resume the pace established at the beginning of a composition or movement
The pianist returned at the initial tempo following the accelerando.
O pianista retornou ao tempo inicial após o accelerando.
Synonyms
a tempo
at the original tempo
back to the beginning tempo
restoration of tempo
Antonyms
accelerando
ritardando
ad libitum
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
no tempo inicial
standard musical terminology used in conservatories and performances
São Paulo
no tempo inicial
consistent with national usage in classical music instruction
Portugal
no tempo inicial
identical to Brazilian usage; universal in Portuguese classical music
Related Idioms & Phrases
a tempo
return to tempo
resume the original pace
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