Basic Theory Flashcards
1
Q
Define “adagio “.
A
A slow tempo (slower than andante, but not as slow as largo)
2
Q
Define “allegretto”.
A
Fairly fast (a little slower than allegro)
3
Q
Define “allegro”.
A
Fast
4
Q
Define “andante”.
A
Moderately slow; at a walking pace
5
Q
Define “andantino”.
A
A little faster than andante
6
Q
Define “cantabile”.
A
In a singing style
7
Q
Define “con pedale”.
A
With pedal
8
Q
Define “crescendo”.
A
Becoming louder
9
Q
Define “da capo (D.C.)”
A
From the beginning
10
Q
Define “dal segno (D.S.)”
A
From the sign
11
Q
Define “D.C. al Fine”.
A
Repeat from the beginning and end at Fine
12
Q
Define “a tempo”.
A
Return to the original tempo
13
Q
Define “decrescendo”.
A
Becoming softer
14
Q
Define “diminuendo”.
A
Becoming softer
15
Q
Define “dolce”.
A
Sweet, gentle
16
Q
Define “fine”.
A
The end
