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Allegro
Fast, lively tempo
Fermata
Hold the note longer than its normal duration
Andante
Walking pace
Fortissimo
Very Loud
Allegretto
Slightly slower than Allegro
Piano
Soft
Largo
Very slow and broad
Legato
Played smoothly and connected
Vivace
Lively and fast
Mezzo-forte
Moderately loud
Accelerando
Gradually speeding up
Agitato
Agitated
Poco a poco
Little by little
Meno mosso
Less motion, or slower
Da Capo
From the beginning
Sostenuto
Sustained
Con spirito
With spirit
Rallentando
Slowing down
Mezzo-piano
Moderately soft
Allargando
Broadening, becoming slower
Diminuendo
Gradually getting softer
Sforzando
Sudden strong accent
Tenuto
Hold the note for its full value
Molto
Very
Presto
Very fast
Maestoso
Majestic or grand
Con affetto
With affection
Crescendo
Gradually getting louder
Dal Segno
From the sign
Adagio
Slow and stately
Fine
End
Forte
Loud
Moderato
Moderate tempo
Ritardando
Gradually slowing down
Subito
Suddenly
Con Moto
With movement
Piu mosso
More motion, or faster
Con brio
With vigor or spirit
Tranquillo
Tranquil, calm
Staccato
Played with each note sharply separated
Pianissimo
Very Soft
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