Terms Flashcards
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What does ‘sempre legato’ mean?
A
Always smooth and well connected.
1
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What does the word ‘crescendo’ mean?
A
Gradually getting louder.
2
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What does ‘vivace’ mean?
A
Lively and spirited.
3
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What does ‘adagio’ mean?
A
Leisurely, slow.
4
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What does ‘con moto’ mean?
A
With movement.
5
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What is the Italian word meaning very fast?
A
Presto
6
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Explain the word sforzando.
A
With a strong accent, forced.
7
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What is the Italian word meaning ‘with grace’?
A
Con grazia
8
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What does ‘dolce’ mean?
A
Soft and sweet.
9
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What does ‘Ben marcarto’ mean?
A
Well marked.
10
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What does ‘una corda’ mean?
A
One string - depress the soft pedal.
11
Q
What is the Italian word meaning ‘in a singing style’?
A
Cantabile
12
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What does ‘leggiero’ mean?
A
Lightly
13
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What does dal segno mean?
A
Repeat from the sign.
14
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What does tenuto mean?
A
Held, sustained.
