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Finnal Test
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Decrescendo | get softer |
| Diminuendo | get softer |
| Divisi | divide parts when usually one |
| Dochee | sweet gentle |
| Double Flat | takes a not down a whole note |
| Double Sharp | goes up a whole step |
| Cadenza | difficult solo |
| Cadence | end of phrase |
| Cantabile | singing style lyrics |
| Coda | a concluding passage |
| Con | with |
| Dynamics | level of loudness |
| Etude | a study of exercise |
| Fermata | pause of a hold |
| Forzando | a sudden attack/ strong ascent |
| Fine | end |
| Accelerando | gradually going faster |
| Accidental | chromatic alteration of a note from the key signature |
| Ad Libitum | at pleasure at will |
| A Due | for two parts |
| Affetuoso | tenderly with feeling |
| Assai | much very |
| A tempo | return to original tempo |
| Attacca | continue with out a pause |
| Bravura | great technical skill |
| Brillante | sparking and spirited |
| Can Brio | with vigor/ vigorously |
| Con Forza | with strength/ force |
| Con Sordino | with mute |
| Crescendo | getting louder |
| Da Capo | back to beginning |
| Dal Segno | to the sign |
| Alla Breve | cut time |
| Allargando | slower and louder |
| Amoroso | with love |
| Animato | lively/ spirited |
| Appassionato | Passionate |