retenu

Definition of Retenu:

The French musical command retenu literally means “retained; held back,” and is an indication to temporarily decrease the tempo or overall expressiveness of a song for dramatic effect.

See légèrement retenu.

Also Known As:

• ritenuto (It)
• en retenant (Fr)
• zurückhaltend (Ger)

Pronunciation: ret-nü

Common Misspellings: ritenu, retenue
More French Musical Commands:

• fort-doux
• détaché
• à volonté
• lointain
• cédez

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Helpful Info For Owning a Piano

How to Safely Whiten Your Piano Keys
Learn ivory-safe methods for brightening up your acoustic piano keys, and find out what you can do to prevent keyboard yellowing.
When to Tune a Piano
Find out when (and how frequently) you should schedule a professional piano tuning to keep your piano healthy and on-pitch.
Easy-to-Spot Signs of Piano Damage
Before you buy or sell an acoustic piano, learn how to assess it for both internal and external damage.
Ideal Piano Temp & Humidity Levels
Learn how to maintain sound quality and piano health by monitoring the temperature, humidity, and natural light in your piano room.

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