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(music) With the beat. A direction to resume strict time after the free declamation of a singer; chiefly used in recitatives. It is equivalent to a tempo.
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(obsolete, music) alla breve.
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(music) At whatever tempo and with whatever expression the conductor or performer desires.
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(music) A tempo mark directing that a passage is to be played at an increasing speed.
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(music) A passage having this mark.
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(music) Describing a passage having this mark.
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(music) A passage having this mark.
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(music) Having this tempo mark.
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(music) Describing a passage having this mark.
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In ancient Greek music, tempo or pace; rhythmical movement.
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(music, in the plural) Grace notes.
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(music) Indicating in music notation that the dynamics fade to nothing.
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(music) describing a passage having this mark
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(music) Decreasing in tempo; getting slower.
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(music) To be played rather fast and lively.
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(music) A direction in musical notation indicating that the piece should be played very fast and lively.
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(music, more, traditionally) An expressive mark indicating that a passage is to be played in a lively or happy manner, not necessarily quickly.
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(music) A passage having this mark.
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(music) A little slower than allegro.
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(music) Fast, but not too fast.
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(music) (To be played) bitterly.
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(music) Played at a moderately slow tempo.
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(music) A little faster than andante.
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(music) Of a tempo that is slightly faster than andante but slower than moderato.
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(music) A passage to be played in a lively, animated manner.
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(music) (to be played) passionately
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(music) The notes of a chord played individually instead of simultaneously, usually moving from lowest to highest.
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(music) A tempo direction equivalent to "very".
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(music) Alternative form of attacca [(music) Without any break between the current movement and the next movement of the work.]
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(music) Without any break between the current movement and the next movement of the work.
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(music) A short musical phrase treated as a point of imitation, for example as the subject of a fugue.
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(music) A highly technical or difficult piece, usually written for effect.
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(music) Alternative form of cabaletta [A short, rhythmically repetitive aria.]
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(music) A tempo mark directing that a passage is to be played in a lyrical manner
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(music) Alternative form of capriccietto [(music) A short capriccio]
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(music) A piece of music, usually fairly free in form and of a lively character.
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(music) An operatic song in slow tempo, either complete in itself or (e.g., in Bellini and Verdi) followed by a faster, more resolute section: hence
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(music) Ornamental division (also called passaggi, glosas, diminutions. etc.) employing rapid black notes.
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(uncountable) Florid or fancy passages in vocal music.
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(music, usually as an instruction) played gently, with tenderness
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(music) A tempo mark directing that a passage is to be played "with motion"
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Abbreviation of con sordino. [(music) With the mute.]
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(music) With the mutes.
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(music) With the mute.
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(music) A section in a concerto grosso played by three instruments.
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(music) Abbreviation of crescendo. [(music) An instruction to play gradually more loudly, denoted by a long, narrow angle with its apex on the left ( < ), by musicians called a hairpin.]
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(music) Gradually increasing in force or loudness.
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(music) From the beginning.
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(music) From the last segno.
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(music) An instruction to play gradually more softly, the opposite of a crescendo.
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(music) played in this style
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(music) played in this manner
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(music) To be played in an expressive manner.
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(music) A musical embellishment or ornamentation.
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(music) An ornament in which one or more notes are added before the principal note, such as an appoggiatura or acciaccatura
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A passage in music to be played loudly; a loud section of music.
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(music) The dynamic sign indicating that the piece should be played fortissimo. Abbreviation: ff.
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(music) The dynamic sign indicating that the piece should be played louder than fortissimo. Abbreviation: fff.
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Alternative form of sforzando [(music) A mark that indicates that a note is to be played with a strong initial attack.]
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Alternative form of sforzando [(music) A mark that indicates that a note is to be played with a strong initial attack.]
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(music) A fugal passage in a composition that is not a strict or complete fugue.
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(music) in strict tempo
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(music) Following a tempo marking strictly or exactly.
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(music) A tempo mark directing that a passage is to be played in a grand and noble style
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(music) A tremolando passage for violins, etc., accompanying an exciting situation.
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(music) One octave higher.
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(music) (To be played) gradually slower and broader.
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(music) Slower than adagio but not as slow as largo; nearly andantino.
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(music) a musical piece or movement in such a tempo
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(music) A passage that is played legato.
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(music) Alternative form of rallentando [(music) slackening; becoming slower (used as a musical direction).]
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(music) A tempo mark directing that a passage is to be played very slowly.
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(music) A passage to be played majestically.
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(music) Synonym of marcato
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(music) Extremely marcato.
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(music) stressed; pronounced.
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(music, now historical) The middle part of three-part polyphonic music; now specifically, the alto part in polyphonic music; an alto instrument.
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(music) Louder then mezzo piano, but softer than forte.
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(music) A passage having this mark
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(music) An embellishment resembling a trill.
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(music) Fading away in tone or tempo.
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(music) Melodic progression, accentual character, tempo or pace.
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Alternative spelling of obbligato [(music) An obbligato section; a prominent countermelody, often written to be played or sung above the principal theme (in a higher pitch range).]
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(music) In a musical score, an alternative version of a passage, usually just a few measures long. The alternative is usually an easier version of a particularly difficult passage.
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(music) The transition area between a singer's vocal registers.
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(music) A gradual fading away.
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(musicology) Pieces of music, or parts of pieces, characterised by a continuous steady stream of notes, usually at a rapid tempo.
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A dynamic sign indicating that a portion of music should be played pianissimo.
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(music) little by little; gradually
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(music) Played with a portamento.
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(music) In an unconnected manner, as opposed to legato, but not as short as staccato.
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(music) A melodic embellishment consisting of the quick alternation of a principal tone with an auxiliary tone above it, usually the next in the scale.
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(music) Extremely fast, the fastest possible tempo.
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(music) Very fast or quickly; a directive for the musician(s) to play in a very quick tempo.
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(music) Abbreviation of rallentando. [(music) slackening; becoming slower (used as a musical direction).]
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(music, of a ukulele) A break in the pitch order of strings.
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An instrumental musical composition, fugal in style but in a more serious character and with longer notes.
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(music) A very elaborate form of fugue.
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(music) An arrangement or abridgment of a piece from the full score.
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(music) A style of playing with special emphasis.
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(music) The part of a concerto grosso in which the ensemble plays together; contrasted with the concertino.
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(music) (To be played) boldly, resolutely
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(music) Gradually decelerating the tempo of a piece of music, especially at the end of the piece.
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(musical notation) Abbreviation of ritenuto.
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A musical passage of this kind.
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Alternative form of ritornello [(music) A recurring tutti passage in Baroque music for orchestra or chorus.]
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Alternative form of ritornello [(music) A recurring tutti passage in Baroque music for orchestra or chorus.]
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(music) A recurring tutti passage in Baroque music for orchestra or chorus.
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(music) Synonym of rondoletto
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(music) A tempo in which strict timing is relaxed, the music being played near, but not on, the beat
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(music) A directive in a score specifying that the music is to be played in this manner.
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(music) Gliding or passing smoothly between tones.
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(music) dry – sparse accompaniment, staccato, without resonance
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(music) The sign 𝄋, indicating the start of a passage of music to be repeated.
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(music) Played in this style.
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Alternative form of sforzando [(music) A mark that indicates that a note is to be played with a strong initial attack.]
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(music) Abbreviation of sforzando. [(music) Played in this style.]
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(music) To play legato or without separate articulation; to connect (notes) smoothly.
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(music) played in a sustained manner beyond the note's normal value
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(music) A direction in a score that a passage in a piece should be played softly, or sung in a low voice, when applied to vocal music.
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(music) detached; separated; with every note performed in a distinct and pointed manner.
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(music) Synonym of spiritoso
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(music) Extremely staccato.
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(music) A passage having this mark.
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(music) With gradually increasing speed.
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(music) Played with gradually increasing tempo.
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(music) A gradual crescendo followed by diminuendo.
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(music) A mark placed on the score by the composer describing at what speed the passage should be played.
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(music) A tempo mark directing that a note or passage is to be held for the full time
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(music) A passage played in a trembling, wavering manner.
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(music) A tremolo section of a piece.
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(music) A passage in which all members of an orchestra are playing
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(music) Having a fast tempo.
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(music) A repeated and often improvised accompaniment, usually consisting of one or two measures, often a single chord or simple chord progression, repeated as necessary, for example, to accommodate dialogue or to anticipate the entrance of a soloist.
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(music) The musical effect or technique where the pitch or frequency of a note or sound is quickly and repeatedly raised and lowered over a small distance for the duration of that note or sound.
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(music) Played in this style.
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(music) A piece to be played at a brisk, lively tempo.
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(music) A direction to turn the page quickly.
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(music) played energetically
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