Tempo Terms Flashcards
1
Q
A punto
A
Exactly on rythm
2
Q
Accelerando
A
Gradually increasing tempo
3
Q
Ad Libitum
A
At liberty. Take time.
4
Q
Affrettando
A
Excitedly, increasing the tempo
5
Q
Con alguna licenza
A
Not perfectly rythmic
6
Q
Etwas Langsamer
A
Slow,slower
7
Q
Im Takt
A
In tempo
8
Q
Langsam-er
A
Slow-er
9
Q
Massig
A
Moderato
10
Q
Pressando
A
Hurrying, pressing forward
11
Q
Rhythme
A
Rhythmic feeling emphasized
12
Q
Rubato
A
Varying the note value within the rythm. Not stricktly as written
13
Q
Stretto
A
Condensing, accelerating the tempo.
Different from the stretto of a fugue which is a condensing of the distance between subject and answer
14
Q
Stringendo
A
Accelerating tempo
15
Q
Suivez
A
Follow. Usually referring to following the soloist who might take some liberties
