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Grade 1 Theory
AMEB Grade 1 Theory - terms and definitions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Adagio | slowly |
| Andante | easy walking pace |
| Moderato | moderate speed |
| Allegro | lively and fast |
| Presto | very fast |
| Accelerando | gradually becoming faster |
| Rallentando | gradually becoming slower |
| Ritardando | gradually becoming slower |
| Ritenuto | immediately slower or held back |
| A tempo | return to former speed |
| Crescendo | gradually becoming louder |
| Decrescendo | gradually becoming softer |
| Diminuendo | gradually becoming softer |
| Forte | loud |
| Piano | soft |
| Legato | smooth; well connected |
| Staccato | short and detached |