Conservatory Canada - Theory 1 Terms Flashcards by Beth Tadeson

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a tempo

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Return to original speed

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accelerando (accel.)

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Gradually getting faster

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accent

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Emphasize the note

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Adagio

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Slow, slower than Lento

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Allegretto

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Lively & moderately fast; but not as fast as Allegro

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Allegro

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Quick & lively

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Andante

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Rather slow; at a walking pace

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cantabile

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In a singing style

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con grazia

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In a graceful, elegant style

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crescendo

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Gradually getting louder

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D.C.; da capo

A

Repeat from the beginning

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D.S.; dal segno

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Repeat from the sign

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decrescendo

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Gradually getting softer

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diminuendo

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Gradually getting softer

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dolce

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Sweetly

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formats

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Pause; hold the note or rest for longer than its written value

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fine

A

The end

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forte

A

Loud

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forte-piano

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Loud, then immediately soft

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fortissimo

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Very loud

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grazioso

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In a graceful, elegant style

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Larghetto

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Rather slow, but not as slow as Largo

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Largo

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Broad, slow & stately

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legato

A

Smooth & connected

Lento

Slow

maestoso

Majestically; with dignity

marcato

Marked, accented

M.D.; mano destra

Right hand

M.S.; mano sinistra

Left hand

mezzo forte

Moderately loud

mezzo piano

Moderately soft

Moderato

At a moderate pace, between Andante & Allegro

pianissimo

Very soft

piano

Soft

poco

Little, a little

Prestissimo

Extremely fast

Presto

Fast; faster than Allegro

rallentando (rall.)

Gradually getting slower

repeat sign

Repeat the music within the double bars

ritardando (rit.)

Gradually getting slower; holding back

slur

Play the notes smoothly

staccato

Slightly shortened

tempo primo

Return to the original or first speed

tenuto

Held, sustained

tie

Hold the sound for the combined value of the notes