Terms: AS2 Flashcards

1
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A la

A

In the style of

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2
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A tempo

A

At the original tempo (speed)

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3
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Allargando

A

Becoming slower (may imply louder)

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4
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Andantino

A

Either somewhat faster or slower than andante (usually faster)

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5
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Animato

A

Animated, spirited

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6
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Assai

A

Very, much

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7
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Brio

A

Spirit, vigor

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8
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Cantabile

A

In a singing style

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9
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Crescendo

A

Becoming louder

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10
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Forza

A

Force, strength

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11
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Fuoco

A

Fire

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12
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Grave

A

Very slow, solemn

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13
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Ma

A

But

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14
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Mosso

A

Motion, movement

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15
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Non

A

Not

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16
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Più

A

More

17
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Rallentando

A

Gradually becoming slower (implies broader)

18
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Ritardando

A

Gradually becoming slower

19
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Rubato

A

Flexible tempo; literally “stolen”

20
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Scherzando

A

Playful, lively

21
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Senza

A

Without

22
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Simile

A

Similar, in the same manor

23
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Sostenuto

A

Sustained

24
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Sotto voce

A

Softly, with a subdued voice

25
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Troppo

A

much