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Italian Words vocab
BL 5
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| baritone | male voice between bass and tenor |
| tenor | adult male voice between baritone and alto |
| alto | highest male voice |
| contralto | lowest female voice |
| mezzo-soprano | female voice between contralto and soprano |
| coloratura | ornamental passages in vocal music |
| falsetto | artificial voice |
| prestissimo | very rapid |
| vivace | spirited |
| moderato | in moderate time |
| allegro | lively |
| andante | moderately slow |
| lento | slow |
| adagio | graceful manner |
| largo | stately |
| grave | slowest tempo |
| crescendo, gradually increasing loudness | |
| decrescendo, gradually decreasing loudness | |
| dolce, soft and sweet | |
| forte, loud | |
| fortissimo, very loud | |
| pianissimo, very soft | |
| piano, soft | |
| sforzando, accented | |
| presto | quick |