Musical Terms - articulations and dynamics Flashcards
(45 cards)
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Sonore
A
Sonorous
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Sostenuto
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Sustained
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Sotto voce
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Soft, subdued under the breath
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Vivo
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Lively
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Giocoso
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Humorous, Jocose
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Grandioso
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Grand, grandiose
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Largamente
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Broadly
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Martellato
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Strongly, accented, hammered
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Mesto
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Sad, mournful
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Calando
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Becoming slower and softer
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Con fuoco
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With fire
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Con grazia
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With grace
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Dolente
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Doleful, sorrowful
14
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Morendo
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Dying, fading away
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Pesante
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Weighty, with emphasis
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Risoluto
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Resolute
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Scherzando
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Playful
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Semplice
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Simple
19
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Tacet (used in orchestral parts)
A
Silence
20
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Volti Subito
A
Turn the page quickly
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Subito
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Suddenly
22
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Similie
A
Like; continue in the same manner as has just been indicated.
23
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Mano Destra (M.D.)
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Right hand
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Mano Sinistra (M.S.)
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Left hand
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Ottava
An octave
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Attacca
Do not pause between sections or movements
27
Sopra
Above
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Tenuto
Held, sustained
29
Animato
Animated, spirited
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Con brio
With vigor or vivacity
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Con expressione/con espressivo
With expression
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Brillante
Brilliant
33
Leggiero
Light
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Spritoso
Spirited
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Tranquillo
Tranquil
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Ad libitum, ad lib.
At the performer’s liberty
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Agitato
Agitated, excited
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Pianissimo
Very quiet
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Fortissimo
Very loud
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Cantabile
In a singing style
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Dolce
Sweet
42
Grazioso
Graceful
43
Legato
Smooth
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Maestoso
Majestic
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Maracato, Marc.
Marked, emphasized
