Italian Terms No.2

Front

What does misterioso mean?

Back

Play in a mysterious manner.

Front

Mezzo forte means:

Back

Play at a medium loud volume.

Front

How to play leggiero?

Back

Play lightly.

Front

What does loco mean?

Back

Play at normal pitch.

Front

piu mosso:

Back

More Speed

Front

What does sempre mean?

Back

Always

Front

A Tempo means?

Back

Return to former speed.

Front

What does vivo mean?

Back

Lively and spirited.

Front

Fermata?

Back

A pause.

Front

Explain fortissimo

Back

Play very loud