Term 3 Theory Terms

Adagio
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Adagio
Slow, but not Largo
Allargando
Slow down and crescendo
Allegretto
Quite fast, but not as fast as Allegro
Allegro
Fast
Andante
Moderately slow; walking tempo
Andantino
Slower than Andante, but often used to mean the reverse
Calore
With warmth
Cantabile
In a singing style
Con Brio
With vigour and spirit
Con Moto
With motion
DolceSweetlyGiocosoHumourously, jokinglyL'istesso TempoThe same tempoLargoVery slow and dignifiedLentoSlowlyMarcatoMarked; emphasizedMeno mossoLess motion; less rapidlyMoltoVery much; a lotMorendoDying awayPiu mossoMore motion; more rapidlyPocoA littleRubatoDisplay intense feeling by modifying the timeSempreAlwaysSforzandoForcibly; with a sudden strong accentSostenutoSustainedStringendoGradually speed up, usually with a crescendoTempo GiustoFitting or strict tempoTempo PrimoReturn to the first tempoTenutoHeld, sustained Wind Player: use a soft tongue Singers: "press" articulationVivaceQuick and lively