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Musical terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| harpsichord | A musical instrument with a keyboard that produces sound through a mechanical process. When the performer presses a key, a corresponding plectrum plucks a tuned string |
| concerto | A piece of music for one or more solo instruments and orchestra |
| andante | A tempo mark directing that a passage is to be played in a moderately slow tempo |
| symphony | An extended piece of music of sophisticated structure, usually for orchestra |
| allegro | A tempo mark directing that a passage is to be played in a quick, lively tempo |
| vivace | Play in a very quick and upbeat tempo |
| andante | A tempo mark directing that a passage is to be played in a moderately slow tempo |
| cantabile | A tempo mark directing that a passage is to be played in a lyrical manner |
| menuetto | An Italian movement which is part of a longer musical composition such as a suite, sonata, or symphony inspired by characteristics of the traditional minuet dance |
| allegretto | Play rather fast and lively |
| molto | A lot or very much |
| tempo | the speed or pace of a given piece of music |