theory Italian words Flashcards
1
Q
adagio
A
slowly
2
Q
andante
A
at an easy walking pace
3
Q
moderato
A
at a moderate speed
4
Q
allegro
A
lively and spart
5
Q
presto
A
very fast
6
Q
accelerando (accel.)
A
gradually becoming faster
7
Q
rallentando (rall)
A
gradually become slower
8
Q
ritardando (ritard, rit)
A
gradually becoming slower
9
Q
ritenuto (riten. ritz)
A
immediately slower or held back
10
Q
a tempo
A
return to former speed
11
Q
crescendo
A
gradually becoming louder
12
Q
decresendo
A
gradually becoming softer
13
Q
diminuendo
A
gradually becoming softer
14
Q
forte
A
loud
15
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piano
A
soft
16
Q
legato
A
smoothly well connected
