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AP Music Theory Vocab list A1
a through allegro
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12th Grade
08/26/2010

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a, Ă 
Definition
at, by, for, with
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absolute music
Definition
music without association outside itself, in contrast to 'program music'
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a capella
Definition
"In the manner of the chapel," without (instrumental) accompaniment
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accelerando
Definition
becoming faster
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accelerato
Definition
accelerated
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accent, accĂȘnto
Definition
to emphasize or stress a note
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accopiato
Definition
tied
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achromatic
Definition
diatonic
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adagietto
Definition
a tempo not quite as slow as adagio
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adagio
Definition
"at ease," a slow tempo between largo and andante
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adagissimo
Definition
very slow tempo
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ad libitum
Definition
"at will," the performer may improvise freely, omit parts, or vary the tempo
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afflito
Definition
sorrowfully, sadly, mournfully
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affrettando
Definition
hurrying
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agilmente
Definition
with agility, quickly & easily
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agitato
Definition
agitated, excited, hurried, restless
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al coda
Definition
"to the coda"
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aleatoric
Definition
music where elements, such as pitch & rhythm, are chosen by the performer, circa 1945
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al fine
Definition
to the end
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alla breve
Definition
"according to the breve," a duple time, usually 2/2
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allargando
Definition
growing broader and, therefore, slower
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allegretto
Definition
a light, cheerful, fast tempo; not quite as fast as Allegro
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allegro
Definition
"cheerful," a lively fast tempo
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allegro assai
Definition
very fast
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allegro di bravura
Definition
fast, bright, spirited
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allegro di molto
Definition
very fast, animated
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allegro giusto
Definition
fast, steady, with enthusiasm
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allegro moderato
Definition
moderately fast
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