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12th Grade
12/19/2011

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Largo
Definition
Very slow, stately, broad
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Grave
Definition
Slow, seriously, solemnly
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Adagio
Definition
Slow, at ease, with expression
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Lento
Definition
Slow
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Andante
Definition
Going, moving (moderately)
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Andantino
Definition
Somewhat faster than Andante
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Moderato
Definition
Medium speed, moderate
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Allegretto
Definition
Moderately fast
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Vivace
Definition
Vivacious, fast
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Presto
Definition
Fast
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Prestissimo
Definition
Very fast (superlative)
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Accelerando
Definition
Gradual increase in speed
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Affretando
Definition
Hurrying, increase in speed
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Piu Mosso
Definition
With more motion
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Stringendo
Definition
Pressing onward, flying away, tightening
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Veloce
Definition
Increased speed of movement
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Velocissimo
Definition
With the utmost velocity
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Allargando
Definition
Slowing and broadening
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Meno Mosso
Definition
With lessening motion
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Molto Meno Mosso
Definition
Much slower
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Pianissimo
Definition
(pp) Very soft
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Piano
Definition
(p) Soft
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Mezzo Piano
Definition
(mp) Medium soft
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Mezzo Forte
Definition
(mf) Medium loud
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Forte
Definition
(f) Loud
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Fortissimo
Definition
(ff) Very loud
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Sforzando
Definition
(sf or sfz) One note or chord to be played with stress or force
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Forzando
Definition
(fz) Same as sforzando
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Crescendo
Definition
Increasing, gradually becoming louder
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Decrescendo
Definition
Decreasing, gradually becoming softer
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Diminuendo
Definition
Diminishing, gradually becoming softer
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Alla Breve
Definition
Cut time
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Articulation
Definition
The grouping of the notes as to tonguing and slurring
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Brillante
Definition
Brilliantly, sparkling
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Cadenza
Definition
A passage showing individual technique
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Coda
Definition
An ending passage
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Con Sordino
Definition
With mute
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Da Capo
Definition
(D.C.) From the beginning
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Dal Segno
Definition
(D.S.) From the sign
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Divisi
Definition
Divided parts
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Embouchure
Definition
The formation of the lips for playing an instrument
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Etude
Definition
A study or exercise
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Fermata
Definition
A hold or pause
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Fine
Definition
The end
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Key
Definition
Mechanism of piano or some other instrument. A scale, the key being its first note
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L'istesso
Definition
The same
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Note
Definition
A symbol that indicates duration. When placed on a staff with a clef, a symbol of pitch
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Pitch
Definition
The number of vibrations per second; highless or lowness of a tone
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Rallentando
Definition
Gradually slower and slower
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Ritardando
Definition
Gradually slower
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Rubato
Definition
Lengthening certain notes to be given expression
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Simile continue
Definition
In a like manner
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Soli
Definition
A leading passage involving a whole section of performers
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Solo
Definition
A selection or leading passage by one performer
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Tacet
Definition
Omit this section
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Timbre
Definition
Characteristic sound of an instrument or voice, quality, color
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Tone
Definition
Has pitch, duration, timbre, loudness; produced by a regular vibration of elastic body
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Tutti
Definition
All playing together
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-etto
Definition
Diminutive ending - less, becoming less, almost
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-issimo
Definition
Superlative ending - most, more than
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Morendo
Definition
Dying away slowly be degrees, gradually slower and softer
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Ritenuto
Definition
Detained, suddenly slower, generally for a short period
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Ritenuto
Definition
Detained, suddenly slower, generally for a short period
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Smorzando
Definition
Rapidly dminishing the tempo and volume
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Legato
Definition
Sound, smoothly connected
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Leggiero
Definition
Lightly
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Marcato
Definition
Well marked, with emphasis
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Pesante
Definition
Heavy
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Peino
Definition
Full
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Portamento
Definition
Carrying over from one tone to another
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Sostenuto
Definition
Sustained
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Staccato
Definition
Detached (short)
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Tenuto
Definition
Held full value
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Affettuoso
Definition
Tenderly
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Animato
Definition
Animated, spirited, usually faster
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Appassionato
Definition
Passionate
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Bravura
Definition
Skill, dexterity, brilliance
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Brio
Definition
Spirit, animation
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Calmato
Definition
Calm, quiet, tranquil
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Calore
Definition
Warmth
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Cantabile
Definition
In a singing style
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Dolce
Definition
Sweetly, mild
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Doloroso
Definition
Sad
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Espressivo
Definition
Expressively
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Forza
Definition
Force, strength
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Fuocco
Definition
With fire
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Furioso
Definition
Furiously
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Giocoso
Definition
Playful
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Grazioso
Definition
Graceful
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Maestoso
Definition
Majestic, stately
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Marcia
Definition
March-like
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Marziale
Definition
Martial
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Misterioso
Definition
Mysteriously
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Tempo markings (slowest to fastest)
Definition
Largissimo
Largo
Larghetto
Grave (generally)
Lento (very slow)
Adagio (to slow?)
Adagietto
Andante
Andantino (medium)
Moderato
Allegretto
Allegro (generally)
Vivace (fast)
Veloce (to?)
Presto (very fast)
Prestissimo
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