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Latin, French, and German piano terms Q-V
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12/03/2006
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quartal chords
 Definition
chords built on a series of 4ths
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quasi
 Definition
almost, as if
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rallentando, rall.
 Definition
slowing down
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repeat signs
 Definition
repeat the music between the signs
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ritardando, rit.
 Definition
slowing down gradually
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ritenuto
 Definition
suddenly slower, held back
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rubato
 Definition
a flexible tempo using slight variations of speed to enhance musical expression
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scherzando
 Definition
playful
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schnell
 Definition
fast
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seconda, secondo
 Definition
second; the lower part of a duet
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seconda volta
 Definition
second time
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sehr
 Definition
very
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semplice
 Definition
simple
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sempre
 Definition
always, contiuously
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senza
 Definition
without
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seventh (7th) chords
 Definition
chords consisting of a root, 3rd, 5th, and 7th
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sforsando, sf, sfz
 Definition
a sudden strong accent of a single note or chord
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simile
 Definition
continue in the same manner as indicated
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slur
 Definition
play the notes legato
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sonore
 Definition
sonorous
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sostenuto
 Definition
sustained
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sotto voce
 Definition
softly, subdued, under the breath
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staccato
 Definition
sharply detached
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strepitoso
 Definition
boisterous, noisy
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stringendo
 Definition
pressing, becoming faster
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subito
 Definition
suddenly
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tacet
 Definition
be silent
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tempo
 Definition
speed at which music is performed
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Tempo primo, Tempo 1
 Definition
return to the original tempo
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tenuto
 Definition
held, sustained
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tie
 Definition
hold forthe combined value of the notes
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tranquillo
 Definition
quiet, tranquil
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tre corde
 Definition
three strings: release the left piano pedal
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triad
 Definition
chord consisting of a root, 3rd, and 7th
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troppo
 Definition
too much
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tutti
 Definition
a passage for the entire ensemble
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una corda
 Definition
one string: depress the left piano pedal
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vite
 Definition
fast
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vivace
 Definition
lively, brisk
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vivo
 Definition
lively
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volta
 Definition
time
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volta subito
 Definition
turn the page quickly
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