ben ritmato

Italian composer

Definition

Well-rhythmed, with precise rhythmic articulation. Gershwin's direction for Prelude No. 1, emphasising the jazz-influenced rhythmic drive.

Interpretive Guidance

Ben ritmato in Gershwin means the off-beat accents must land exactly — not approximately. Use a firm touch on the syncopated notes and keep the pulse rock-steady in the left hand, exactly as a jazz drummer would hold the groove.

Context

Scope Used by George Gershwin
Language Italian

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