nounmasculinepl: retardos
delay, retardation, lag
1. The act or effect of delaying or slowing down; a postponement
There was a delay in the flight departure.
Houve um retardo na partida do voo.
2. In music, a suspension or hold on a note
The composer used a retard to create dramatic effect.
O compositor usou um retardo para criar efeito dramático.
3. A slowing down of tempo in music
The conductor called for a ritardando at the end of the movement.
O maestro pediu um retardo no final do movimento.
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