Theory Terms 1

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Accelerando
Gradually speed up
Calore
With warmth
Cantabile
In a singing style
Coda
The last part of a piece
Con Brio
With vigour and spirit
Con Moto
With motion
Crescendo
Gradually get louder
Da Capo (D.C.)
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Dal Segno (D.S.)
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DecrescendoGradually get softer (c)DiminuendoGradually get softer (m)DolceSweetlyFermataHold the note until the conductor releases it.FineThe endGiocosoHumourously, jokinglyLegatoSmoothlyMarcatoMarked; emphasizedMoltoVery much; a lotMorendoDying awayPocoA littleRallentandoSlow downRitardandoGradually slowerRitenutoSlow more suddenly and extremely than a ritardandoRubatoDisplay intense feeling by modifying the time.SempreAlwaysSforzandoForcibly; with a sudden strong accentSostenutoSustainedStaccatoSeparatedTenutoHeld, sustained. Wind player: use a soft tongue. Singers: "press" articulation.