hidastempoiseen
Hidastempoiseen is a Finnish musical term used to indicate a transition into a slower tempo. It is the illative form of hidastempoinen, an adjective meaning “slow-tempo,” and it appears in written scores, performance notes, and analytic discussions to describe tempo changes or directions toward a slower pace. The phrase is typically encountered in contexts where a gradual slowdown is intended, such as during a ritardando section or a gradual rubato passage.
In practice, hidastempoiseen marks a qualitative shift rather than a precise metronome value. The exact tempo
Relation to related terms: hidastempoiseen is part of a family of tempo-related words in Finnish, which also