Italian Terms (Grade 1) 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 fast
5
Q
Presto
A
very fast
6
Q
Accelerando
A
gradually becoming faster
7
Q
Rallentando
A
gradually becoming slower
8
Q
Ritardando
A
gradually becoming slower
9
Q
Ritenuto
A
immediately slower
10
Q
A tempo
A
return to former speed
11
Q
Crescendo
A
gradually becoming louder
12
Q
Decrescendo
A
gradually becoming softer
13
Q
Diminuendo
A
gradually becoming softer
14
Q
Forte
A
loud
15
Q
Piano
A
soft