performance directions french grade 1-5 Flashcards
a la pointe
use the bow (of a string instrument) at the point, ie. the end opposite to that held by the player
apaise
calmed
au talon
use the bow (of a string instrument) at the heel, ie the end held by the player
avec
with
cedez
yield, relax the speed
come(I), comme (F)
as, similar to
detache
detached, usually applying to bowing on string instruments
douce, doux
soft, sweet (doucement: softly, sweetly)
emporte
fiery, impetuous
en animant
becoming more lively
en cedant
yielding
en dehors
prominent (lit. outside), a direction to make a melody stand out
enlevez
take up, take off, a direction for a pedal or a mute
en mesure
in time
en pressant
hurrying on
en retenant
holding back (slowing a little)
en serrant
becoming quicker
et
and
flottant
floating
gracieux
graceful
joyeux
joyful
lointain (F), lontano (I)
distant
lourd
heavy, equivalent to pesante
main
hand (main gauche, m.g.:left hand; main droite, m.d.:right hand)
mais
but
