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Italian words Flashcards

1
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Prima donna

A

principle female singer in an opera

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Soprano

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highest singing voice

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Crescendo

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gradual increase in volume or force

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4
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Bravo

A

well done

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5
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Quartet

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group of four musicians

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Maestro

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famous conductor

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Mandolin

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stringed musical instrument

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Finale

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the last piece

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Duet

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a composition for two singers

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Forte

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to play loudly

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Libretto

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text of long musical piece

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12
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Allegro

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at a quick and lively tempo; quickly

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13
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Presto

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to be played very fast

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14
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Falsetto

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high-pitched singing method

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15
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Virtuoso

A

exceptional performer

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16
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Diva

A

women opera singer, famous lady

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17
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Dilettante

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dabbler in art or knowledge

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18
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Bravura

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great skill

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19
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Tempo

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music’s speed

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20
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Opera

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musical drama

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21
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Piccolo

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a very small flute-like musical instrument

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22
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Coda

A

final section of musical piece

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Concerto

A

musical composition of soloist and orchestra

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Madrigal

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a song with parts

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25
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Balcony

A

a gallery

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Villa

A

country, estate

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Arcade

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arched passageway, shops

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Catacomb

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tomb

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29
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Mezzanine

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lowest balcony

30
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Portico

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porch

31
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Piozza

A

plaza

32
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Grotto

A

cave

33
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Corridor

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hallway

34
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Pedestal

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a base or support

35
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Alfresco

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in the open air

36
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Lotto

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37
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Tarot

A

fortune telling cards

38
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Valise

A

small piece of luggage

39
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Garb

A

dress

40
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Gondola

A

venetian canal boat

41
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Lagoon

A

area, which is and banked, saltwater lake

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Gala

A

festive occasion, show

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Casino

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place for gambling

44
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Cascade

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waterfall, anything like a waterfall

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Gazette

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official newspaper for announcements

46
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Incognito

A

assumed identity

47
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Parasol

A

sunshade, umbrella

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Regatta

A

meeting for yacht or boat races

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Battalion

A

an army group

50
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Fracas

A

uproar

51
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Citadel

A

fortress

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Bandit

A

robber

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Salvo

A

a round of artillery

54
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Vendetta

A

a private fued

55
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Stiletto

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a small dagger with a thin blade, a heel of female shoe

56
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Cartel

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alliance of political parties for business houses

57
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Tirade

A

long angry speech

58
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Partisan

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prejudiced, adherent of a party, biased

59
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Cavalcade

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procession of riders, fleet of cars

60
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Panache

A

dashing style

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Manifesto

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declaration of policy by a political party

62
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Squadron

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an army, navy or air force unit

63
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Ducat

A

a gold chain

64
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Mercantile

A

trade

65
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Parmesan

A

type of cheese

66
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Contra band

A

smuggled goods

67
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Porcelain

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fine China, earthenware

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Frigate

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old warship, corresponding to modern cruiser

69
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Skiff

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small flat-bottomed boat

70
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Milliner

A

make or dealer in women’s hat

71
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Settee

A

comfortable seat for two people

72
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