Basic Theory Flashcards
(42 cards)
Define “adagio “.
A slow tempo (slower than andante, but not as slow as largo)
Define “allegretto”.
Fairly fast (a little slower than allegro)
Define “allegro”.
Fast
Define “andante”.
Moderately slow; at a walking pace
Define “andantino”.
A little faster than andante
Define “cantabile”.
In a singing style
Define “con pedale”.
With pedal
Define “crescendo”.
Becoming louder
Define “da capo (D.C.)”
From the beginning
Define “dal segno (D.S.)”
From the sign
Define “D.C. al Fine”.
Repeat from the beginning and end at Fine
Define “a tempo”.
Return to the original tempo
Define “decrescendo”.
Becoming softer
Define “diminuendo”.
Becoming softer
Define “dolce”.
Sweet, gentle
Define “fine”.
The end
Define “forte”.
Loud
Define “fortissimo”.
Very loud
Define “grazioso”.
Graceful
Define “larghetto”.
Not as slow as largo
Define “largo”.
Very slow
Define “legato”.
Smooth
Define “lento”.
Slow
Define “maestoso”.
Majestic
