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Musical terms are usually (but not always) in Italian. The Italian musical terms that mean "slow down" are:

Rallentando (or Rall.)

Ritardando (or Ritard. or Rit.)

The following terms also involve an element of slowing down:

Calando - slowing down and getting quieter

Ritenuto - slowing down suddenly, but usually only temporarily before returning to the usual speed again

Slargando - slowing down from a Largo (broad, slow) tempo, becoming even more slow

Slentando - slowing down from a Lento (slow) tempo, becoming even more slow

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