Performance Directions Flashcards
1
Q
a
A
at / to / by / for / in the style of
2
Q
al / alla
A
to the / in the manner of
3
Q
alla marcia
A
in the style of a march
4
Q
allargando
A
broadening (getting a little slower and probably a little louder)
5
Q
andantino
A
slightly slower OR faster than andante
6
Q
assai
A
very
7
Q
allegro assai
A
very quick
8
Q
con / col
A
with
9
Q
dolce
A
sweet, soft
10
Q
e / ed
A
at
11
Q
espressivo (or espress. or espr.)
A
expressive
12
Q
fortepiano ( fp )
A
loud, then immediately soft
13
Q
giocoso
A
playful, merry
14
Q
grave
A
very slow, solemn
15
Q
grazioso
A
graceful