Intermediate Theory Flashcards
(37 cards)
Define “alla”.
In the manner of
Define “accelerando”.
Becoming quicker
Define “animato”.
Lively, animated
Define “assai”.
Much, very much
Define “ben (bene)”.
Well (ex. ben marcato, well marked)
Define “brilliante”
Brilliant
Define “col; coll; colla; colle”.
With (ex. coll’ottava, with an added octave)
Define “con”.
With
Define “con brio”.
With vigour/spirit
Define “con espressione”.
With expression
Define “con moto”.
With movement
Define “e (ed)”.
And
Define “espressivo (espress)”.
Expressive, with expression
Define “fortepiano”.
Loud, then suddenly soft
Define “grave”.
Slow and solemn
Define “leggerio”.
Light, nimble, quick
Define “loco”.
Return to normal register
Define “ma”.
But (ex. ma non troppo, but not too much)
Define “meno mosso”.
Less movement, slower
Define “M.M.”
Maelzel’s metronome
Define “molto”.
Much, very
Define “non”.
Not
Define “non troppo”.
Not too much
Define “piu”.
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