grade 2 - performance directions Flashcards
1
Q
a
A
at, to, by, for, in, in the style of
2
Q
al, alla
A
to the, in the manner of (all Marcia: in the style of a march)
3
Q
allargando
A
broadening (getting a little slower and probably a little louder)
4
Q
andantino
A
slightly faster than Andante (but may also mean slightly slower)
5
Q
assai
A
very (allegro assai: very quick)
6
Q
con, col
A
with
7
Q
dolce
A
sweet, soft
8
Q
e, ed
A
and
9
Q
espressivo (or espress. or espr.)
A
expressive
10
Q
ππ (= fortepiano)
A
loud, then immediately soft
11
Q
giocoso
A
playful, merry
12
Q
grave
A
very slow, solemn
13
Q
grazioso
A
graceful
14
Q
larghetto
A
rather slow ( but not as slow as largo)
15
Q
largo
A
slow, stately
