New definitions Flashcards
1
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Moderately slow, walking speed
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Andante
2
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At ease, leisurely in tempo
A
Adagio
3
Q
Moderately fast
A
Allegertto
4
Q
Quickly and cheerfully
A
Allegro
5
Q
Very fast
A
Presto
6
Q
Moderately
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Moderato
7
Q
Slowly
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Lento
8
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A symbol found in the time signature that means, 4/4
A
Common time
9
Q
Lively and fast
A
Vivace
10
Q
Very slow
A
Largo
11
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A symbol found in the time signature that means, 2/2
A
Cut time
12
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A stretched or broadened tempo
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Rubato
13
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Little by little
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Poco a poco
14
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To become silent for a considerable time; to ‘cut out’ of the piece as indicated
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Tacet
15
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‘All’; used to instruct the full ensemble to play or sing together
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Tutti
