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To play very softly, even softer than piano.

With spirit or vigor; implies energetic, enthusiastic playing.

A gradual speeding up of the tempo.

With movement; used to indicate a certain tempo or slightly quicker.

Suddenly, immediately; indicates an abrupt change in dynamics or tempo.

A gradual slowing down of the tempo.

A gradual increase in volume.

A gradual slowing down of the tempo.

Very, much; used to emphasize another musical directive, as in 'molto allegro'.

Majestically, with dignity and grandeur.

To play loud or with strength.

The end of a piece or a section.

To play notes smoothly and connected.

Repeat from the beginning of the piece.

A lively and fast tempo.

To play very loud, louder than forte.

Notes played sharply and detached.

Repeat from the sign ($) of the piece.$

A sudden, strong accent on a note or chord.

A fast, lively tempo.

Plucking the strings of a string instrument with fingers.

A walking pace tempo, moderate speed.

To play a string instrument with a bow.

A pause of unspecified length on a note or rest.

A gradual decrease in volume.

A slow and leisurely tempo.

To play softly or quietly.

Played with marked emphasis or accentuation.

Moderately soft; louder than pianissimo but softer than piano.

Moderately loud; softer than forte but louder than piano.

Sustained, to lengthen the duration of a note beyond its usual value.

In a very slow tempo, broadly.

Dying away; both in tempo and volume.

Slowly; a tempo marking slower than 'Andante' but not as slow as 'Largo'.

Agitated; implies a restless or anxious character.

Held; a note played for its full value, or slightly longer.

Tranquil, calm, or peaceful.

Expressive; to play with expression and emotion.

With affection or tenderness.

Sweetly and softly; often associated with a gentle, lyrical style.

The same tempo; maintaining the tempo through a change in meter or rhythm.

A trembling or shaking effect, rapidly repeating the same note or alternating between two or more notes.

Tranquil or calm; a directive to play quietly and peacefully.

A continuous slide upward or downward between two notes.

Animated, lively; to play with energy and spirit.

Without; used to indicate the omission of a usual part of the score.

Heavy, with emphasis and weight.

In a singing style, lyrical and flowing.

Robbed time; flexible tempo, stretching and compressing as needed for expressive purposes.

Playful, joking; often light and brisk, sometimes with slight irony or in a teasing manner.