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