music terminology Flashcards
1
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accelerando
A
gradually speeding up the speed of rhythmic beat
2
Q
accent
A
momentarily emphasising a note with dynamic attack
3
Q
adagio
A
a slow tempo
4
Q
allegro
A
a fast tempo
5
Q
alto
A
low female voice
6
Q
andante
A
moderate tempo
7
Q
aria
A
solo vocal piece in classical music
8
Q
atonality
A
music without a home key
9
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augmentation
A
lengthening duration of notes without main theme
