Musical Terms Flashcards
1
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adagio
A
slow tempo
2
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allegro
A
fast tempo
3
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alto
A
between tenor and soprano
4
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andante
A
moderate tempo
5
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aria
A
solo song
6
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baroque
A
17th century, characterized by flourish and ornamentation
7
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bass
A
lowest male vocal range
8
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buffo
A
an comic operatic bass vocalist
9
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coda
A
the conculsion
10
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concerto
A
classical piece for an orchestra and one or more soloists
11
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consonance
A
comfort brought about in tone or playing
12
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contralto
A
lowest female vocal range
13
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dissonance
A
discord brought about in tone
14
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etude
A
a musical piece written to display a specific technique
15
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fortissimo
A
extremely loud volume