Musical Terms Grade 1 Flashcards by Alex Brewerton | Brainscape

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Andante

A

at a walking pace

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Adagio

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Slowly

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Moderato

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At a moderate speed

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Allegro

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Lively and fast

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Presto

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Very fast

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Accelerando (accel)

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Gradually becoming faster

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Rallentando (rall)

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Gradually becoming slower

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Ritardando (rit/ritard)

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Gradually becoming slower

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Ritenuto (riten/rit)

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Immediately slower or held back

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A tempo

A

Return to former speed

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Crescendo (cresc)

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Gradually becoming louder

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Decrescendo (decresc)

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Gradually becoming softer

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Diminuendo (dim)

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Gradually becoming softer

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Forte (f)

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Loud

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Piano (p)

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Soft

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Legato

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Smooth and connected

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Staccato

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Short and detached