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Accelerando
Accelerando means gradually getting faster.
Also called: Accel
Level relevance: introduced at Nat 4; tagged for every later level where the same concept remains useful.
Explanation
An accelerando changes tempo over time. In a DAW or recorded performance, it may need careful tempo mapping, editing, or performance control so the change sounds intentional.
Topics
TempoMusic concepts
Curriculum statusofficial concept
Review statusdraft
Sources
- National 5 Music Technology course specification, May 2023, version 3.0 · accessed 2026-07-08
Used for the National 3, National 4, and National 5 technology and music concept tables.