Tempo markings
The speed of the performance
A tempo
Very soft
Pianissimo
A pause of no specific time
Fermata
To increase
Accelerando
Softly
Piano
Majestic
Maestoso
Less motion
Meno mosso
Moderately loud
Mezzo forte
Connected
Legato
To ease
Adagio
Very loud
Fortissimo
Singing style
Cantabile
Gradual reduction of speed
Ritardando
Gradual increase
Crescendo
Detached
Staccato