Italian Terms (Grade 1) Flashcards by Eve McGillicuddy

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Adagio

A

slowly

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Andante

A

at an easy walking pace

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Moderato

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at a moderate speed

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Allegro

A

lively and fast

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Presto

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very fast

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Accelerando

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gradually becoming faster

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Rallentando

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gradually becoming slower

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Ritardando

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gradually becoming slower

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Ritenuto

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immediately slower

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A tempo

A

return to former speed

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Crescendo

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gradually becoming louder

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Decrescendo

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gradually becoming softer

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Diminuendo

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gradually becoming softer

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Forte

A

loud

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Piano

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soft

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Legato

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smooth, well connected

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Staccato

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short and detached

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Slur/phrase mark

A

play smoothly

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Tie

A

play the first not and hold for the value of both

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Bar line

A

divides music into equal sections according to the time signature

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Double bar line

A

indicates the end of a piece or important section