Rochut and Blazhevich (reverse) Flashcards
moderately slow. faster than adagio but slower than allegretto.
Andante
becoming slower.
Ritardando
return to the original tempo.
a tempo
becoming louder, swelling.
crescendo
usually faster than andante but slower than allegretto; sometimes slightly slower than andante is meant.
Andantino
a moderately quick tempo, slower than allegro but faster than andante.
Allegretto
in a singing style, lyrical, melodious, flowing.
Cantabile
becoming slower
Rallentando
sweet, smooth, gentile.
Dolce
a fast, lively tempo. Faster than allegretto but slower than presto.
Allegro
Graceful and easy.
Grazioso
somewhat lively, not too slowly.
Con moto
Lightly, nimbly.
Leggiero
In pastorale style.
Pastorale
with expression, with feeling.
con espressione
a moderate tempo, neither fast nor slow.
Moderato
becoming softer
Diminuendo
sustained.
Sostenuto
freely, at will, at the performers discretion, especially with regard to tempo.
a piacere
little, a bit
Poco
little by little, gradually.
Poco a poco
more
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