Style and Tempo Terms 2 Flashcards
1
Q
Ad libitum
A
At pleasure, at will
2
Q
Cantabile
A
Singing, or vocal style
3
Q
Colla parte
A
With the parts (doubled)
4
Q
Con brio
A
With spirit or vigor
5
Q
Con fuoco
A
With fire
6
Q
Con moto
A
With motion
7
Q
Dolce
A
Sweetly, softly
8
Q
Espressivo
A
Expressively
9
Q
Grazioso
A
Gracefully, elegantly
10
Q
L’istesso tempo
A
In the same tempo (as before)
11
Q
Non troppo
A
Not too much
12
Q
Recitative
A
Vocal declamations, free in tempo and rhythm
13
Q
Scherzando
A
Playfully, lightly
14
Q
Segue
A
Continue without a break
15
Q
Sempre
A
Always
16
Q
Simile
A
In a similar manner
17
Q
Solo (soli)
A
One member of ensemble (small part of ensemble)
18
Q
Sostenuto
A
Sustained
19
Q
Sotto voce
A
Soft voice
20
Q
Tessitura
A
The range within which most notes lie
