Terms of a General Nature – Flashcards

Front

A due (a 2)

Back

To be played by both, as by first and second flute.

Front

Colla parte

Back

With the other part; often refers to accommodating the soloist at that place in the score.

Front

Come prima

Back

Like the first time.

Front

Come sta

Back

Exactly as written; do not change anything.

Front

Con

Back

With; seen in forms like col, coi, colle, cogli, colla depending on gender/number.

Front

En dehors

Back

Out in front of; means the part so marked should be projected through the ensemble—it must be heard.

Front

Erstes Mal

Back

The first time.

Front

Etwas

Back

Somewhat.

Front

Forte possibile

Back

As loud as possible.

Front

Frappe; frapper

Back

The downbeat; to beat time.