Terminology Page 1 Flashcards

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What does ‘Accelerando’ mean?

A

A gradual increase in tempo.

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2
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What does ‘Con’ mean?

A

With.

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3
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What does ‘L’istesso (lo stesso)’ mean?

A

The same tempo as before

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4
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What does ‘Allargando’ mean?

A

Broadening, usually in tempo.

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5
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What does ‘Marcato’ mean?

A

Marked or accented.

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6
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What does ‘Meno’ mean?

A

Less.

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7
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What does ‘Mezzo’ mean?

A

Moderately.

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8
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What does ‘Morendo’ mean?

A

Dying away.

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9
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What does ‘Molto’ mean?

A

Very.

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10
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What does ‘Peu’ mean?

A

Little.

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11
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What does ‘Più’ mean?

A

More.

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12
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What does ‘Rubato’ mean?

A

Robbed time, flexible tempo.

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13
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What does ‘Sans’ mean?

A

Without.

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14
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What does ‘Secco’ mean?

A

Dry.

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15
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What does ‘Segue’ mean?

A

To continue without a break.

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16
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What does ‘Senza’ mean?

A

Without.

17
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What does ‘Sordino’ mean?

A

A Mute.

18
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What does ‘Sotto voce’ mean?

A

In a quiet voice.

19
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What does ‘Stringendo’ mean?

A

Hastening, usually in tempo.

20
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What does ‘Subito’ mean?

A

Suddenly.