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Florida Vocal Association
Music Vocabulary
12
Music
11th Grade
09/10/2008

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Term
a capella
Definition
"In the manner of the chapel". Music sung without instumental accompaniment
Term
a tempo
Definition
return to the original tempo after some deviation
Term
accelerando
Definition
becoming faster
Term
accidentals
Definition
symbol used to raise or lower a given pitch by 1 or 2 semi-tones, or to cancel a previous sign or part
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adagio
Definition
slow, leisurely tempo
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al fine
Definition
to the end, generally used after a repetition
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alla breve
Definition
a tempo marking indicating quick, double time; ie 2/2 instead of 4/4 with the ha;f note rather than the quarter note as the beat
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allegretto
Definition
slightly slower than allegro, often implying lighter texture and character as well
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allegro
Definition
fast
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allegro con spirito
Definition
fast tempo with spirit
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amabile
Definition
sweet, loveable
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ancora meno mosso
Definition
once more, but a little slower
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