Italian words Flashcards
(72 cards)
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Prima donna
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principle female singer in an opera
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Soprano
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highest singing voice
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Crescendo
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gradual increase in volume or force
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Bravo
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well done
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Quartet
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group of four musicians
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Maestro
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famous conductor
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Mandolin
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stringed musical instrument
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Finale
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the last piece
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Duet
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a composition for two singers
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Forte
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to play loudly
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Libretto
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text of long musical piece
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Allegro
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at a quick and lively tempo; quickly
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Presto
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to be played very fast
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Falsetto
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high-pitched singing method
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Virtuoso
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exceptional performer
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Diva
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women opera singer, famous lady
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Dilettante
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dabbler in art or knowledge
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Bravura
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great skill
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Tempo
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music’s speed
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Opera
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musical drama
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Piccolo
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a very small flute-like musical instrument
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Coda
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final section of musical piece
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Concerto
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musical composition of soloist and orchestra
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Madrigal
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a song with parts
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Balcony
a gallery
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Villa
country, estate
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Arcade
arched passageway, shops
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Catacomb
tomb
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Mezzanine
lowest balcony
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Portico
porch
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Piozza
plaza
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Grotto
cave
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Corridor
hallway
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Pedestal
a base or support
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Alfresco
in the open air
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Lotto
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Tarot
fortune telling cards
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Valise
small piece of luggage
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Garb
dress
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Gondola
venetian canal boat
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Lagoon
area, which is and banked, saltwater lake
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Gala
festive occasion, show
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Casino
place for gambling
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Cascade
waterfall, anything like a waterfall
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Gazette
official newspaper for announcements
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Incognito
assumed identity
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Parasol
sunshade, umbrella
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Regatta
meeting for yacht or boat races
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Battalion
an army group
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Fracas
uproar
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Citadel
fortress
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Bandit
robber
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Salvo
a round of artillery
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Vendetta
a private fued
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Stiletto
a small dagger with a thin blade, a heel of female shoe
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Cartel
alliance of political parties for business houses
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Tirade
long angry speech
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Partisan
prejudiced, adherent of a party, biased
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Cavalcade
procession of riders, fleet of cars
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Panache
dashing style
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Manifesto
declaration of policy by a political party
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Squadron
an army, navy or air force unit
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Ducat
a gold chain
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Mercantile
trade
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Parmesan
type of cheese
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Contra band
smuggled goods
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Porcelain
fine China, earthenware
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Frigate
old warship, corresponding to modern cruiser
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Skiff
small flat-bottomed boat
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Milliner
make or dealer in women's hat
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Settee
comfortable seat for two people
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