Musical Terms Flashcards
1
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Cantabile
A
In a singing way
2
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Con Expression
A
With Expression
3
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Dolce
A
Sweetly
4
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Legato
A
Smoothly
5
Q
Leggiero
A
Lightly
6
Q
Maestoso
A
Majestically
7
Q
Marcato
A
March like
8
Q
Pesante
A
Heavily
9
Q
Staccato
A
Short and Detached
10
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Adagio
A
Very Slowly
11
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Largo
A
Slower than adagio
12
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Grave
A
Very slow and solemn
13
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Lento
A
Slow
14
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Andante
A
At a walking pace
15
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Moderato
A
At a moderate pace
16
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Allegro
A
Quick and lively
17
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Vivace
A
Fast
18
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Presto
A
Very fast
19
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Prestissimo
A
As fast as possible
20
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Accelerando
A
Gradually faster
21
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Ritardando
A
Gradually slower
22
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Rallentando
A
Gradually slower
23
Q
Forte Piano
A
Loud then immediately soft
24
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Stortzando
A
Loud and gradually softer
