Grade 2 Glossary Flashcards
To learn the performance direction words for ABRSM Music Theory exam Grade 2
1
Q
a
A
at, to, by, for, in, in the style of
2
Q
al, alla
A
to the, in the manner of
3
Q
alla marcia
A
in the style of a march
4
Q
allargando
A
broadening
(getting a little slower and probably a little louder)
5
Q
allegro assai
A
very quick
6
Q
andantino
A
slightly faster than Andante
(but may also mean slightly slower)
7
Q
assai
A
very
8
Q
con moto
A
with movement
9
Q
con, col
A
with
10
Q
dolce
A
sweet, soft
11
Q
e, ed
A
and
12
Q
espressivo (or espress. or espr.)
A
expressive
13
Q
fp (=fortepiano)
A
loud, then immediately soft
14
Q
giocoso
A
playful, merry
15
Q
grave
A
very slow, solemn
