1. Other Musical Terms

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

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

4. Changing Tempo Gradually faster Accelerando Stringendo
Gradually slower
Ritardando
Rallentando
Allargando

5. “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