Music Terms and Symbols

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Andante, adagio, and allegro are all words that describe

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Tempo

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If a piece of music is marked adagio, you know it will be

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slow

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I'm going out for a leisurely walk. I want music that is andante, allegro, forte, sforzando

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andante

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Music that is _________ makes me drive too fast

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allegro

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This is a tempo marking Goldilocks would enjoy. It's not too fast and it's not too slow.

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moderato

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This term means to get faster

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accelerando

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This marking means to get slower

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ritard

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medium soft

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What does mezzo forte mean?

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medium loud

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What does forte mean?

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loud