progredendo
Progredendo is a term used in musical notation, originating from the Italian verb progredire, meaning to go forward or to advance. In scores, progredendo functions as an instruction to increase forward momentum within a passage, though its exact interpretation is context dependent and not a precise tempo marking.
In practice, progredendo can indicate a gradual enhancement of speed, energy, or character as a piece progresses.
Usage and interpretation vary by era and edition. In some scores, progredendo may be used alongside accelerando
See also: accelerando, stringendo, crescendo, tempo marking. Progredendo remains a relatively obscure directive, valued for its