accelerando

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a gradually increasing tempo of music

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gradually increasing in tempo

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with increasing speed

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Although geometric acceleration is smoother and more conducive to large-scale accelerandi than arithmetic acceleration, there is still an upward limit on the length for which it is useful, since the rate of acceleration continues to increase throughout (for positive acceleration).
The tempo design is an elaboration of the design for Canon with two distinct accelerandi, one interpolated within the other.
Formalized accelerando: an extension of rhythmic techniques in Nancarrow's acceleration canons
The sophistication of the band's playing extends to formal accelerandi built into the tune.
Jazz CDs: Bass wizard emphatically making his mark; Jazz CD of the week Avishai Cohen Trio & Ensemble - At Home (Razdaz Records SSC4602)
One of the things I like doing - and I don't know of any other composer who does it to the level that I do - is to write long, long, long accelerandi. For example, in the first movement of Harmonium, the conductor is asked to create a very subtle accelerando over a structure of almost ten minutes.
An interview with John Adams
Its performance here showed the quality of the orchestra, but remained efficient rather than terrifying, staid, under-characterised, and with Vanska going for uncalled-for accelerandi rather than grinding awesome power.
Great and not so great flavour of Britten; BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra Symphony Hall
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