Romeo and Juliet (glossary) Flashcards by Manny A

Q

dolce

A

sweetly

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con sordini

A

muted

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pizzicato

A

plucked

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espr. / espressimo

A

expressively

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andante non tanto quasi moderato

A

Walking pace, not quite like moderato

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poco piú (f)

A

little bit (louder)

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poco a poco (cresc.)

A

little by little, (gradually getting louder)

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stringendo

A

gradually faster

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accelerando

A

gradually faster

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allegro

A

lively

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meno mosso

A

reduced speed

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diminuendo

A

gradually softer

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sempre (ff)

A

always (v. loud)

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sfz. sforzando

A

sudden accent

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marcato

A

accented

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arco

A

played with bow

Q

molto meno mosso

A

much less fast

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giusto

A

exact time

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div.

A

divided

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ma sensible

A

but sensibly

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senza sordini

A

without mutes

Q

muta

A

change

Q

amoroso

A

played lovingly

Q

moderato assai

A

moderate tempo