First sem. Band Flashcards
A tempo
In time; generally a return to original rate of speed
A poco
A little; gradually
Accelerando
Gradually faster
Adagio
Slow
Al fine
To the finish
Alla
In the style of
Allargando
Gradually slower and broader
Allegretto
Light and moderately quick, but not as fast as allegro
Allego
Rapid; lively
Andante
Moderately slow but moving
Appasionato
Intensely; passionately; with deep feeling
Arioso
In a vocal style
Ben
Well
Brilliante
Brilliantly
Cantabile
In a singing style
Chromatic
By semi-tones
Coda
The final added measures of a musical composition
Con
With
Con amore
With tenderness
Con brio
With spirit; brilliantly
Con forza
With force
Con fuoco
With fire, energy
Con grazia
With graceful style
Con spirito
With spirit; brilliance
Crescendo
Gradually louder
Da capo
From the beginning
Dal segno
From the sign
Decrescendo
Gradually softer
Diminuendo
Gradually softer
Dolce
Sweetly
Étude
A study
Fermata
A hold or pause