Dynamics etc.
medium-loud
What is mezzo forte?
this is the organization and structure of a composition
What is Form?
gradually becoming faster
What is accelerando?
the notes of the chord played in succession to one another, rather than simultaneously; a broken chord
What is an arpeggio?
to sing or play with expression
A pause or hold
What is a fermata?
this describes a song where the stanzas are all sung to the same music
What is Strophic?
What is andante?
a high obligato part above the melody
What is a descant?
to play or sing in a smooth or connected manner
What is Legato?
suddenly; quickly
(usually suddenly soft or suddenly loud)
What is subito?
this is an AB-form of a composition that has two distinct sections
What is Binary form?
very fast; faster than allegro
What is Presto?
motion by half steps;
also describes harmony or melody that employs some of the sequential 12 pitches (semi-tones) in an octave
What is Chromatic?
sweetly, also usually softly
What is Dolce?
decrescendo/dying away to nothing;
What is niente?
this a major vocal work that involves theatrical elements
What is Opera?
less motion
What is meno mosso?
a short musical idea or melodic theme, usually shorter than a musical phrase
What is a motif?
grand, majestic
What is Grandioso?
Strongly accented; forced.
What is Sforzando?
(sfz)
this is a large scale musical composition on a sacred subject
What is an Oratorio?
a little more motion
What is poco piu mosso?
the most widely used ranged of pitches in a piece of music
What is a tessitura?
"beautiful singing"; an Italian Opera term
What is Bel Canto?