Valse Etude - Signs and Terms Flashcards
poco allargando
A little bit lower and broader.
coda
navigation marker
Rit.
ritenuto. slow down immediately.
meno mosso e molto lyrico
a little less movement and more lyrical
rall.
rallentando. gradually decreasing speed
tenuto
to hold.
espressivo
The Italian musical term espressivo is an indication to play expressively, and may also encourage physical expression by the performer. Espressivo allows a performer to convey the mood of a musical composition by taking slight liberties with its articulation and dynamics.
ff
fortissimo. very loud.
dolce
soft and sweet
lento e cantabile
slowly in a singing style
D.C al coda
Da Capo al Coda. It directs the musician to go back and repeat the music from the beginning (“Capo”), and to continue playing until one reaches the first coda symbol.
brilliante
showy and sparkling in style
