Piano Terms: Final Quiz Flashcards
rubato
temporary irregularity of time, lengthening certain notes at the expense of others
scherzo
playfully; usually in rapid tempo with rhythmic and dynamic contrasts
scherzando
in light, playful style
segno
the sign
sempre
always; continually
senza
without
sforzando
forced; with emphasis
simile
the same; continue in the same manner
smorzando
dying away
soli
more than one performer in unison
solo
a composition or passage for one performer
sordino
mute
con sardino
sezno sardino
with mute
without mute
sostenuto
sustained
con spirito
with spirit, brilliance
staccato
separated, detached style
strigendo
gradually faster
subito
suddenly
tacet
silent
tempo
time; speed
tempo di valse
waltz time
tenuto
sustain full value, also marked (see book for sign)
valse
waltz
veloce
very fast
vivace
vivacious; lively
vivo
lively; brisk