Articulation, Dynamics, and Italian Terms Flashcards
1
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Marcato
A
Marked or stressed
2
Q
Martellato
A
Strongly accented, hammered
3
Q
Accent
A
A stressed note
4
Q
Pesante
A
Weighty, with emphasis
5
Q
Legato
A
Smooth
6
Q
Slur
A
Play the notes legato
7
Q
Leggiero
A
Light, nimble, quick
8
Q
Staccato
A
Detached
9
Q
Sostenuto
A
Sustained
10
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Tenuto
A
Held, sustained
11
Q
Crescendo
A
Becoming louder
12
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Decrescendo
A
Becoming softer
13
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Diminuendo
A
Becoming softer
14
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Forte
A
Loud
15
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Fortepiano
A
Loud, then suddenly soft