Question

A passage of music is marked "ritardando." The following passage is marked "a tempo." The composer is instructing the players to A. gradually slow down until the end of the piece. B. slow down and then return to the original speed. C. speed up and and then come to an abrupt stop. D. speed up and then return to the original speed.

Answer 1

I´m positive the answer is B slow down and then return to the original speed
It makes the most sense at of all the answers 

Answer 2

Answer: B. Slow down and then return to original speed