Terminology Page 1 Flashcards
What does ‘Accelerando’ mean?
A gradual increase in tempo.
What does ‘Con’ mean?
With.
What does ‘L’istesso (lo stesso)’ mean?
The same tempo as before
What does ‘Allargando’ mean?
Broadening, usually in tempo.
What does ‘Marcato’ mean?
Marked or accented.
What does ‘Meno’ mean?
Less.
What does ‘Mezzo’ mean?
Moderately.
What does ‘Morendo’ mean?
Dying away.
What does ‘Molto’ mean?
Very.
What does ‘Peu’ mean?
Little.
What does ‘Più’ mean?
More.
What does ‘Rubato’ mean?
Robbed time, flexible tempo.
What does ‘Sans’ mean?
Without.
What does ‘Secco’ mean?
Dry.
What does ‘Segue’ mean?
To continue without a break.
What does ‘Senza’ mean?
Without.
What does ‘Sordino’ mean?
A Mute.
What does ‘Sotto voce’ mean?
In a quiet voice.
What does ‘Stringendo’ mean?
Hastening, usually in tempo.
What does ‘Subito’ mean?
Suddenly.
