G1 Terms and Signs Flashcards
1
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<
A
gradually becoming louder
2
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f
A
forte meaning loud
3
Q
p
A
piano meaning soft
4
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cresc
A
crescendo meaning gradually becoming lounder
5
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decresc.
A
decrescendo meaning gradually becoming softer >
6
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dim.
A
diminuendo meaning gradually becoming softer
7
Q
adagio
A
slowly
8
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andante
A
at an easy walking pace
9
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moderato
A
at a moderate speed
10
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allegro
A
lively and fast
11
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presto
A
very fast
12
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accel.
A
accelerando meaning gradually becoming faster
13
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rall.
A
rallentando meaning gradually becoming slower
14
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ritard.
A
ritardando meaning gradually becoming slower
15
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riten. or rit.
A
ritenuto: immediately slower, or held back