Grade 1 Theory Flashcards by Luke Phillips

Q

Accelerando

A

Gradually getting quicker

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Adagio

A

Slow

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Allegretto

A

Fairly quick

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Allegro

A

Quick

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Andante

A

Walking pace/speed

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Cantabile

A

In a signing style

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Crescendo

A

Gradually getting louder

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Da capo

A

Repeat from the beginning

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Dal segno

A

Repeat from sign

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Decrescendo

A

Gradually getting quieter

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Diminuendo

A

Gradually getting quieter

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Fine

A

The end

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F (forte)

A

Loud

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FF (fortissimo)

A

Very loud

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Legato

A

Smoothly

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Lento

A

Slow

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Mezzo

A

Half

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MF (mezzo forte)

A

Moderately loud

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MP (mezzo piano)

A

Moderately quiet

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Moderato

A

Moderately

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P (piano)

A

Quiet

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PP (pianissimo)

A

Very quiet

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Poco

A

A little

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Rallentando

A

Gradually getting slower

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Ritardando

A

Gradually getting slower

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Ritenuto

A

Held back

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Staccato

A

Detached

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Tempo

A

Speed / time

Q

Curved Line over two notes (not on the same line) or a group of notes

A

Slur

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Ottava

A

Octive

Q

A dot over or under a note

A

Staccato - detached

Q

Small arrow over or under a note

A

Accent - play with force

Q

M.M.(crotchet) = 72

A

72 crotchet beats in a minute