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Musical terms
Term | Definition |
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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 |