Intermediate Theory Flashcards
Define “alla”.
In the manner of
Define “accelerando”.
Becoming quicker
Define “animato”.
Lively, animated
Define “assai”.
Much, very much
Define “ben (bene)”.
Well (ex. ben marcato, well marked)
Define “brilliante”
Brilliant
Define “col; coll; colla; colle”.
With (ex. coll’ottava, with an added octave)
Define “con”.
With
Define “con brio”.
With vigour/spirit
Define “con espressione”.
With expression
Define “con moto”.
With movement
Define “e (ed)”.
And
Define “espressivo (espress)”.
Expressive, with expression
Define “fortepiano”.
Loud, then suddenly soft
Define “grave”.
Slow and solemn
Define “leggerio”.
Light, nimble, quick
Define “loco”.
Return to normal register
Define “ma”.
But (ex. ma non troppo, but not too much)
Define “meno mosso”.
Less movement, slower
Define “M.M.”
Maelzel’s metronome
Define “molto”.
Much, very
Define “non”.
Not
Define “non troppo”.
Not too much
Define “piu”.
More
Define “piu mosso”.
More movement (quicker)
Define “poco”.
Little
Define “poco a poco”.
Little by little
Define “quasi”.
Almost, as if
Define “rubato”.
With some freedom of tempo to enhance musical expression
Define “sempre”.
Always, continuously
Define “senza”.
Without
Define “spiritoso”.
Spirited
Define “tranquillo”.
Quiet, tranquil
Define “tre corde”.
Three strings; release the left piano pedal
Define “troppo”.
Too much
Define “una corda”.
One string; depress the left piano pedal
Define “vivace”.
Lively, brisk
