Italian words Flashcards by Swati Chaudhary

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Prima donna

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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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Bravo

A

well done

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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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Allegro

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at a quick and lively tempo; quickly

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Presto

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to be played very fast

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Falsetto

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high-pitched singing method

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Virtuoso

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exceptional performer

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Diva

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women opera singer, famous lady

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Dilettante

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dabbler in art or knowledge

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Bravura

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great skill

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Tempo

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music’s speed

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Opera

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musical drama

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Piccolo

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a very small flute-like musical instrument

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Coda

A

final section of musical piece

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Concerto

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musical composition of soloist and orchestra

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Madrigal

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a song with parts

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Balcony

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a gallery

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Villa

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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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Mezzanine

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lowest balcony

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Portico

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porch

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Piozza

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plaza

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Grotto

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cave

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Corridor

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hallway

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Pedestal

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a base or support

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Alfresco

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in the open air

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Lotto

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Tarot

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fortune telling cards

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Valise

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small piece of luggage

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Garb

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dress

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Gondola

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venetian canal boat

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Lagoon

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area, which is and banked, saltwater lake

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Gala

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festive occasion, show

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Casino

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place for gambling

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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

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Incognito

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assumed identity

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Parasol

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sunshade, umbrella

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Regatta

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meeting for yacht or boat races

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Battalion

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an army group

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Fracas

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uproar

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Citadel

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fortress

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Bandit

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robber

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Salvo

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a round of artillery

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Vendetta

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a private fued

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Stiletto

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

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Cartel

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alliance of political parties for business houses

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Tirade

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long angry speech

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Partisan

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prejudiced, adherent of a party, biased

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Cavalcade

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procession of riders, fleet of cars

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Panache

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dashing style

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Manifesto

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declaration of policy by a political party

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Squadron

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an army, navy or air force unit

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Ducat

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a gold chain

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Mercantile

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trade

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Parmesan

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type of cheese

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Contra band

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smuggled goods

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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

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Skiff

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small flat-bottomed boat

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Milliner

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make or dealer in women’s hat

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Settee

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comfortable seat for two people

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