Conservatory Canada Theory 2.1 Flashcards
This deck only holds the terms required to be known for Conservatory Canada Theory 2 Exam. Each card gives a required term, and quizzes your ability to know the definition.
A tempo
Return to the original speed
Accelerando
Gradually get faster
Accent
Emphasize the note
Adagio
Slow, at ease; not as slow as Largo, but slower than Andante
Alla
In the style of
Allegretto
Lively & moderately fast; but not as fast as Allegro
Allegro
Quick & lively
Andante
Rather slow; at a walking pace
Animato
Animated, with increased life
Assai
Very
Attacca
Go on to the next… without a break
Ben or bene
Well, good
Brilliante
Brilliant, bright, sparkling
Brio
Life, spirit
Cantabile
In a singing style
Coll’ 8va
Add an octave; play in octaves
Colla or col or coll’
With the
Con brio
With life, spirit
Con espressione
With expression
Con grazia
In a graceful, elegant style
Con moto
With motion
Crescendo
Gradually getting louder
Da capo
Repeat from the beginning
Dal segno
Repeat from the sign
Decrescendo
Gradually getting softer
Diminuendo
Gradually getting softer
Dolce
Sweetly
e or ed
And
Espressivo
Expressively
Fermata
Pause; hold the note or rest for longer than it’s written value
Fine
The end; end the piece here
Forte
Loud
Forte piano
Loud, then immediately soft