Intermediate Theory Flashcards

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1
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Define “alla”.

A

In the manner of

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2
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Define “accelerando”.

A

Becoming quicker

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3
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Define “animato”.

A

Lively, animated

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4
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Define “assai”.

A

Much, very much

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5
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Define “ben (bene)”.

A

Well (ex. ben marcato, well marked)

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6
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Define “brilliante”

A

Brilliant

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7
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Define “col; coll; colla; colle”.

A

With (ex. coll’ottava, with an added octave)

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8
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Define “con”.

A

With

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9
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Define “con brio”.

A

With vigour/spirit

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10
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Define “con espressione”.

A

With expression

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11
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Define “con moto”.

A

With movement

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12
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Define “e (ed)”.

A

And

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13
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Define “espressivo (espress)”.

A

Expressive, with expression

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14
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Define “fortepiano”.

A

Loud, then suddenly soft

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15
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Define “grave”.

A

Slow and solemn

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16
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Define “leggerio”.

A

Light, nimble, quick

17
Q

Define “loco”.

A

Return to normal register

18
Q

Define “ma”.

A

But (ex. ma non troppo, but not too much)

19
Q

Define “meno mosso”.

A

Less movement, slower

20
Q

Define “M.M.”

A

Maelzel’s metronome

21
Q

Define “molto”.

A

Much, very

22
Q

Define “non”.

A

Not

23
Q

Define “non troppo”.

A

Not too much

24
Q

Define “piu”.

A

More

25
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Define “piu mosso”.

A

More movement (quicker)

26
Q

Define “poco”.

A

Little

27
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Define “poco a poco”.

A

Little by little

28
Q

Define “quasi”.

A

Almost, as if

29
Q

Define “rubato”.

A

With some freedom of tempo to enhance musical expression

30
Q

Define “sempre”.

A

Always, continuously

31
Q

Define “senza”.

A

Without

32
Q

Define “spiritoso”.

A

Spirited

33
Q

Define “tranquillo”.

A

Quiet, tranquil

34
Q

Define “tre corde”.

A

Three strings; release the left piano pedal

35
Q

Define “troppo”.

A

Too much

36
Q

Define “una corda”.

A

One string; depress the left piano pedal

37
Q

Define “vivace”.

A

Lively, brisk