Italian Terms

Performance Direction

Performance Direction


O. L.
This flashcard set delves into various Italian musical terms, covering dynamics, tempo, and expressive directions. It includes terms like "crescendo," "diminuendo," and "andante," which describe changes in volume and speed, as well as expressions like "espressivo" and "dolce," which convey emotional nuances. Musicians and music students will find this set particularly useful for understanding and interpreting Italian instructions in sheet music, enhancing their performance and comprehension of classical and contemporary pieces.
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61
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Language
English
Category
Music
Level
Other
Created / Updated
29.03.2018 / 10.04.2018

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deciso

with determination

decrescendo (decresc.)

getting softer

delicato

delicate(精致的)

diminuendo (dim.)

getting softer

dolce

soft, sweet

dolente

sad, mournful(悲哀的)[ˈmɔ:nfl]

dolore

grief(悲伤)

doppio movimento

twice as fast

doloroso

sorrowful(伤心的)

e, ed

and

energico

energetic

espressivo (espress., espr.)

expressive

espressione

expression

estinto

as soft as possible, lifeless

f (forte)

loud

facile

easy

ff (fortissimo)

very loud

fine

the end

forza

force

fp (fortepiano)

loud, then soft

fuoco [fu'oko]

fire

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