Accelerando
gradually increasing in speed.
Historical Examples
He sings like the fitful wind, one moment “accelerando,” and the next “una poco moderato.”
Stars of the Opera Mabel Wagnalls
accelerando, affrettando (this term implies some degree of excitement also), stringendo, poco a poco animato.
Music Notation and Terminology Karl W. Gehrkens
adjective, adverb
(to be performed) with increasing speed
noun (pl) -dos
an increase in speed
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