Italian Terms Flashcards
0
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Attacca
A
Proceed without a break
1
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Arco
A
For stringed instruments: resume bowing after a pizzicato passage
2
Q
Con sordino
A
With mute
3
Q
Fine
A
The end
4
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Loco
A
Return to normal register
5
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Ottava, 8va
A
The interval of an octave
6
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Pizzicato
A
For stringed instruments: pluck the string instead of bowing
7
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Primo, prima
A
First; the upper part of a duet
8
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Quindicesima alta (15ma)
A
Two octaves higher
9
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Risoluto
A
Resolute
10
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Secondo, seconda
A
Second; second or lower part of a duet
11
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Simile
A
Continue in the same manner as has just been indicated
12
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Tacet
A
Be silent
13
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Tempo
A
Speed at which music is performed
14
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Tutti
A
A passage for the ensemble
