performance directions french grade 1-5 Flashcards
1
Q
a la pointe
A
use the bow (of a string instrument) at the point, ie. the end opposite to that held by the player
2
Q
apaise
A
calmed
3
Q
au talon
A
use the bow (of a string instrument) at the heel, ie the end held by the player
4
Q
avec
A
with
5
Q
cedez
A
yield, relax the speed
6
Q
come(I), comme (F)
A
as, similar to
7
Q
detache
A
detached, usually applying to bowing on string instruments
8
Q
douce, doux
A
soft, sweet (doucement: softly, sweetly)
9
Q
emporte
A
fiery, impetuous
10
Q
en animant
A
becoming more lively
11
Q
en cedant
A
yielding
12
Q
en dehors
A
prominent (lit. outside), a direction to make a melody stand out
13
Q
enlevez
A
take up, take off, a direction for a pedal or a mute
14
Q
en mesure
A
in time
15
Q
en pressant
A
hurrying on
