tempo terms Flashcards
1
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a tempo
A
im time (resume the original speed)
2
Q
accelerando (accel.)
A
gradually getting quicker
3
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rallentando (rall.)
A
gradually getting slower
4
Q
adagio
A
slow
5
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allargando
A
broadening
6
Q
allegro
A
lively, quick
7
Q
andante
A
at waking/medium speed
8
Q
andantino
A
slightly faster than andante
9
Q
prestissimo
A
very fast
10
Q
con moto
A
with movement
11
Q
grave
A
very slow, solemn
12
Q
largo
A
slow, stately
13
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lento
A
slow
14
Q
meno mosso
A
less movement
15
Q
moderato
A
at a moderate speed
16
Q
più mosso
A
more movement
17
Q
presto
A
fast
18
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ritardando (ritard., rit.)
A
gradually getting slower
19
Q
rituento (riten., rit.)
A
getting slower, held back
20
Q
vivace, vivo
A
lively, quick
21
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allegreto
A
fairly quick
