Define the term DECRESCENDO

• suddenly
• hold the note longer than its usual value
• gradually play quiter
• gradually play louder

Define the term LARGO

• gradually play quiter
• suddenly
• loud
• slow

Define the term FERMATA

• hold the note langer than its original value
• slow
• quick and lively
• moderate speed

Define the term SUBITO

• slow
• suddenly
• medium soft
• moderate speed

Define the term FORTE

• medium soft
• loud
• medium loud
• quiet

Define the term RITARDANDO

• medium soft
• speed up the tempo gradually
• slow down the tempo gradually
• suddenly

Define the term ACCENT

• speed up the tempo gradually
• attack the note louder
• fast
• hold the note langer than its original value

Define the term ALLEGRO

• moderate speed
• slow
• very fast
• quick and lively

Define the term CRESCENDO

• very fast
• moderate speed
• gradually play louder
• slow

Define the term MEZZO PIANO

• gradually play louder
• medium loud
• gradually play softer
• medium quiet