Midterms Words Flashcards
1
Q
Leggiero
A
Light, airy
2
Q
L’istesso
A
the same
3
Q
Maestoso
A
majestic, dignified
4
Q
Molto
A
much
5
Q
Grave
A
Heavy, slow, serious
6
Q
stringendo
A
Hastening, accelerating the movement (usually suddenly with
a crescendo)
7
Q
Ritard
A
get slower
8
Q
adagio
A
A tempo having slow movement; restful at ease
9
Q
Allegro
A
lively and fast
10
Q
enharmonic intervals
A
Two notes that differ in name only. The notes occupy
the same position.
For example: C sharp and D flat.
11
Q
forte
A
A symbol indicating to play loud. Strong
12
Q
legato
A
Smooth and connected
13
Q
presto
A
very fast
14
Q
staccato
A
Short detached notes, as opposed to legato
15
Q
Con brio
A
with fire and spirit
