Chapter 3: 67-100 Flashcards
Pianissimo
(Pp) very softly
Pesante
Heavily; with emphasis
Piano
(P)softly
Pui
More
Poco
A little
Poco a poco
Little by little
Prestissimo
Very fast; more so than presto
Presto
Very fast
Primo
First
Rallentando(rall.)
Gradually slower
Religioso
In solemn style
Ritardando(rit.)
Gradually slower
Ritenuto
A steady pace, but slower than preceding tempo
Rubato
Temporary irregularity of time, lengthening certain notes at eh expense of others
Scherzando
In light, playful style
Segno
The sign
Sempre
Always; continually
Senza
Without
Sforzando
Forced; with emphasis
Simile
The same( continue in same manner)
Soli
More than one performer in unison
Solo
A composition or passage for one performer
Sordino
Mute
Sostenuto
Sustained
Staccato
Separated, detached style
Stringendo
Gradually faster
Subito
Suddenly
Tacet
Silent
Tempo
Time; speed
Tenuto
Sustain full value( also marked)
Valse
Waltz
Veloce
Very fast
Vivace
Vivacious; lively
Vivo
Lively; brisk