Terminology Flashcards by Linda Leembruggen

Q

Rallentando

A

gradually becoming slower

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Ritenuto

A

Immediately slower or held back

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Allargando

A

Becoming broader

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Q

Leggiero

A

lightly

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Q

Loco

A

At normal pitch (after an 8va sign)

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Q

Meno mosso

A

Less movement

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Piu mosso

A

More movement

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Q

Arco

A

With the bow

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Q

Assai

A

Very

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Calando

A

Getting softer and slower

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Grave

A

Slow and Solemn

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Grazioso

A

Gracefully

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Largo

A

Broadly

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Morendo

A

Dying away

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Pesante

A

Heavily

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Pizzicato

A

Pluck the string with the finger

Q

Prestissimo

A

As fast as possible

Q

Quasi

A

Almost

Q

Risoluto

A

Resolute

Q

Scherzando

A

In a light playful manner

Q

Senza

A

Without

Q

Smorzando

A

Dying away

Q

Sostenuto

A

sustained

Q

Subito

A

Suddenly

Tranquillo

Calmly

Tre corde

Release the soft pedal

Una corde

With the soft pedal