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The Language Of Music. Music Theory Part 4 Staff, Clefs, Time, Notation By Mr. White. Music Terms. All terms are in Italian Attributed to first being used in written music by Italian composers Terms provide instruction in speed, volume and style. Tempo. The speed of the music
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The Language Of Music Music Theory Part 4 Staff, Clefs, Time, Notation By Mr. White
Music Terms • All terms are in Italian • Attributed to first being used in written music by Italian composers • Terms provide instruction in speed, volume and style
Tempo • The speed of the music • Precise measurement in beats per minute
Tempo • Largo – slow – 50 BPM • Andante – walking pace – 84 BPM • Moderato – medium – 100 BPM • Allegro – fast – 120 BPM • Vivace – very fast – 144 BPM • Presto – extremely fast – 168 BPM+
Dynamics Piano, Mezzo Piano, Mezzo Forte, Forte
Dynamic Variance • Crescendo – gradually increase volume • Decrescendo – gradually decrease volume
Articulation Markings • Staccato – detached, separated • Legato – long, connected • Accent – emphasized, slightly louder
Style • Agitato – agitated • Cantabile – singing like • Con Brio – with gusto • Dolce – sweetly • Espressivo – expressively • Maestoso – majestically