Dynamic/Articulation Indicators Flashcards by Elspeth Taylor | Brainscape

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F

A

Forte

Loud

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Ff

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Fortissimo

Very loud

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P

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Piano

Soft

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mp

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Mezzo piano

Moderately soft

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pp

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Pianissimo

Very soft

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cresc.

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Crescendo

Gradually louder

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dim.

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Diminuendo

Gradually softer

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mf

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Mezzo forte

Moderately loud

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Staccato

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Short and separated

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Divisi (div.)

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Divide into two or more parts

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Molto Ritard

A

Gradually slow down greatly

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Long accent

A

> (over note)

Play note to the fullest value

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Short accent

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^ (over note)

Play note short, separated, louder

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Legato

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Smooth, connected, together

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Sostenuto (sost.)

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Sustained

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D. S. al Coda

A

Go back to sign and finish at the coda.

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D. C. al Fine

A

Go back to the beginning and play to the fine.

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Poco rallentando

A

Gradually slow down a little

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// (caesura)

A

Pause

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Ritard

A

Gradually slow down

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Soli

A

A section being featured on a melody or phrase

Q

Rallentando

A

Gradually go slower

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Sfz

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Sforzando

Strong sudden accent