Musical Terms Vocabulary Flashcard - 24Q

Front

What does 'a tempo' mean?

Back

In time; generally implies a return to the original rate of speed

Front

Fill in the blank: 'Accelerando' means ______.

Back

Gradually faster

Front

What is the meaning of 'al fine'?

Back

To the finish

Front

'Allegretto' is described as ______.

Back

Light and moderately quick, but not as fast as allegro

Front

Choose the correct definition of 'allegro'.

Back

Rapid; lively

Front

What does 'andante' mean?

Back

Moderately slow, but moving

Front

Fill in the blank: 'Andantino' is generally a little quicker than ______.

Back

Andante

Front

What is the meaning of 'animato'?

Back

Animated; spirited

Front

'Cantabile' is described as ______.

Back

In a singing style

Front

Choose the correct definition of 'chromatic'.

Back

By semi-tones