Other Musical Terms

Words that Modify other Words L’istesso – the same Piu – more Molto – very much Poco a poco – little by little

Changing Dynamics Crescendo – gradually louder Decrescendo – gradually softer Diminuendo – gradually softer

Changing Tempo Gradually faster Accelerando Stringendo Gradually slower Ritardando Rallentando Allargando

“Road Signs” Da Capo (D.C.) – repeat from the beginning Words that tell you where to play next or when to stop. Da Capo (D.C.) – repeat from the beginning Dal Segno (D.S.) – repeat from the sign Fine – finish or end