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May 24, 2019 · Definition: The Italian musical command smorzando (often abbreviated smorz. ) is an indication to gradually slow down and soften the notes until nothing is heard; a diminuendo that fades very slowly, often accompanied by a very gradual ritardando .
smorz. is short for smorzando: literally "dampening" in the sense of dampers, but the meaning is to gradually fade out: softer *and* slower. The circle with an arc above it is a fermata , meaning a pause: hold the note beyond its marked length.
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Italian Musical Terms. The majority of musical terms are in Italian, so this page has quite a long list. The other common languages for musical terms are German and French. Some of the words below have an audio file attached so you can hear how it is pronounced. Just click on the speaker icon.
Smorzando - Musical Definition Smorzando - (also Smorz.) Dying away. An indication for the music to gradually soften ()and possibly also slow down (), often found in the closing passages of a piece. Similar to Sheet Music examples where the term 'Smorzando' is used: Chopin Prelude in E minor Op.28 No.4 bar 21
SMORZANDO (Ital., 'fading away'). A term with the same meaning as Morendo, but used indiscriminately in the course of a piece. [See Morendo.]
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A variety of musical terms are encountered in printed scores, music reviews, and program notes. Most of the terms are Italian, in accordance with the Italian origins of many European musical conventions. Sometimes, the special musical meanings of these phrases differ from the original or current Italian meanings.
