Composer’s shorthand for “gradually faster” Crossword Clue

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Composer’s shorthand for “gradually faster” Crossword Answer

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

GRADUALLY (adverb)
1. in a gradual manner
SHORTHAND (noun)
1. a method of writing rapidly using an abbreviated symbolic system
SHORTHAND (adjective)
1. written in abbreviated or symbolic form

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