Basic Theory Flashcards
Define “adagio “.
A slow tempo (slower than andante, but not as slow as largo)
Define “allegretto”.
Fairly fast (a little slower than allegro)
Define “allegro”.
Fast
Define “andante”.
Moderately slow; at a walking pace
Define “andantino”.
A little faster than andante
Define “cantabile”.
In a singing style
Define “con pedale”.
With pedal
Define “crescendo”.
Becoming louder
Define “da capo (D.C.)”
From the beginning
Define “dal segno (D.S.)”
From the sign
Define “D.C. al Fine”.
Repeat from the beginning and end at Fine
Define “a tempo”.
Return to the original tempo
Define “decrescendo”.
Becoming softer
Define “diminuendo”.
Becoming softer
Define “dolce”.
Sweet, gentle
Define “fine”.
The end
Define “forte”.
Loud
Define “fortissimo”.
Very loud
Define “grazioso”.
Graceful
Define “larghetto”.
Not as slow as largo
Define “largo”.
Very slow
Define “legato”.
Smooth
Define “lento”.
Slow
Define “maestoso”.
Majestic
Define “mano destra (M.D.)”
Right hand
Define “mano sinistra (M.S.)”
Left hand
Define “marcato”.
Marked or stressed
Define “mezzo forte”.
Moderately loud
Define “mezzo piano”.
Moderately soft
Define “moderato”.
At a moderate tempo
Define “ottava (8va)”.
The interval of an octave
Define “pedale (ped.)”
Pedal
Define “pianissimo”.
Very soft
Define “piano”.
Soft
Define “prestissimo”.
As fast as possible
Define “presto”.
Very fast
Define “rallentando (rall.)”
Slowing down
Define “ritardando”.
Slowing down gradually
Define “staccato”.
Detached
Define “tempo”.
Speed at which music is performed
Define “Tempo primo”.
Return to the original tempo
Define “tenuto”.
Held, sustained
