Musical Terms and Expressions

Front

Accelerando

Back

Gradually increasing the tempo.

Front

Ad libitum

Back

At liberty; take time, permit liberties here.

Front

Affrettando

Back

Excitedly, increasing the tempo.

Front

A punto

Back

Exactly in rhythm.

Front

Con alcuna licenza

Back

With some license; not perfectly rhythmic.

Front

Etwas langsamer

Back

Somewhat slower.

Front

Im Takt

Back

In tempo.

Front

Langsam, Langsamer

Back

Slow, slower.

Front

Mässig

Back

Moderato.

Front

Pressando

Back

Hurrying, pressing forward.