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Winter Concert Terms
FRESHMAN YEAR MHS (this is specifically for 3 pieces, there will be repeats)
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Staccato | separate and detached. NOT SHORT |
| Legato | smooth and connected. NOT LONG |
| Alla pizzicato | play notes short. Think of a string player plucking strings. |
| regular quarter note **** | tongue note with natural attack |
| Accent | add emphasis to the note. Play one dynamic level louder. |
| Sforzando (sFz) | play two dynamic levels louder." an accented accent. " |
| Marcato | play the note both short and connected. |
| Solo | A single performer or a passage that is to be performed by a single performer within an ensemble or a section of an ensemble. |
| l.v. [It.] | Abbreviation for Laissez Vibrer. Let it vibrate or ring. |
| Ritardando (ritard. or rit.) | gradually slow down the tempo |
| a tempo | Return to the original tempo after a deliberate deviation |
| Divisi | A directive in ensemble music that instructs one section to divide into two or more separate sections, each playing a separate part. Often these separate parts are written on the same staff. Often abbreviated (div.). |
| Tutti [It.] | All instruments together. The opposite of solo. |
| A due (Ah DOO-ay), a2 [It., for two] | For two voices or instruments; a duet. Also used to indicate that two instruments playing from the same part or score are to play in unison, after divisi or a solo passage for one of the instruments. |
| crescendo [It.}: cresc. | gradually get louder. |
| Molto [It.] | Much, very much, a great deal, extremely. For example, molto ritardando would indicate that a considerable slow down of the tempo. |
| Allegro | fast tempo from 120-144 clicks per minute on a metronome |
| I.v. | Abbreviation for Laissez Vibrer. Let it vibrate or ring. |
| crescendo: cresc. | gradually get louder. |
| Poco | Italian term for little. As in "accelerando poco a poco" meaning "get faster little by little." |
| Soli [It., plural form of Solo (It., alone)] | A directive to perform a passage of a composition with an entire section of an ensemble as opposed to the directive solo where only one member of the section performs. |
| Diminuendo (dim) (di-min-yoo-EN-doe) [It., diminishing] | Decrease the volume. This can be designated with the word diminuendo or with the "hair pin" symbol consisting of two horizontal lines that start apart at the left and come together to a point at the right. |
| fp (fortepiano) | A dynamic marking (usually abbreviated as fp) directing the performer to attack the written note at the dynamic level of forte (loud) followed by an immediate decrease in volume to piano (soft). This is almost always performed with an accent on the initi |
| Divisi | A directive in ensemble music that instructs one section to divide into two or more separate sections, each playing a separate part. Often these separate parts are written on the same staff. Often abbreviated (div.). |
| Adagio [It.] | A slow tempo marking of 60-80 clicks per minute on a metronome. |
| Dolce (DOLE-che) [It.] | Play sweetly, softly, with tender emotion. |
| ritardando (rit. or ritard.) | gradually slow down the tempo |
| A tempo | A directive to return to the original tempo after a deliberate deviation. |
| Maestoso (Mie-eh-stoe-zoe) [It., majestic] | Play in a stately, dignified, majestic fashion. |
| Molto (rit. or rall.) [It.] | Much, very much, a great deal, extremely |
| con moto [It.] | With movement, with motion, quickly |
| semplice [It.] | In a simple, plain, pure manner. |
| cantabile [It.] | In a melodious, singing, graceful style, full of expression. |
| rallentando: rall. | gradually slow down the tempo. |
| Poco [It., little] | Italian term for little. As in "accelerando poco a poco" meaning "get faster little by little." |
| larghetto [It] | A slow tempo, not quite as slow as Largo, between 60-66 beats per minute on a metronome. |
| vivace | a lively, brisk tempo between 140-160 beats per minute on a metronome. |
| dolce | softly, sweetly, with tender emotion. |
| sostenuto [It.] | Sustained and connected. |
| Allegro | fast tempo from 120-144 clicks per minute on a metronome |
| con brio | with vivacity and spirit and energy. |
| leggiero | light, swift, nimble, delicate. |
| Poco [It., little] | Italian term for little. As in "accelerando poco a poco" meaning "get faster little by little." |
| Con Islancio | Perform in an impetuous manner, quickly, without care |
| subito | suddenly. Make a sudden change in dynamics or tempo. |
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ahansonn