Musical Terminology

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1. A method of playing an orchestral string instrument. Instead of using the bow, the performer plucks the desired string with a finger. Pizzacato Spizzicato Pizicato Pizzicato

2. An indication that the tempo of a piece of music should gradually be increased. Acelerando Acchellerando Accellerando Accelerando

3. Slow. An indication of tempo used as a playing direction in music. Adaggio Addaggio Adajo Adagio

4. The notes of a chord played one after another, usually from the bottom upwards. Arpeggio Apreggio Arpegio Arpheggio

5. A "little book" that contains the complete text of an opera, oratorio, and so forth. Libretto Libreto Libbretto Liberetto

6. A short 'return' or repetition; a concluding symphony to an air, often consisting of the burden of the song. Rintronello Ritornello Ritonello Ritronello

7. Literally means "joke." A piece in a lively tempo. Scerzo Scherso Screzio Scherzo

8. In musical notation, it indicates that notes are sounded in a detached and distinctly separate manner with their lengths shortened. Stacchato Stacato Staccato Staciato

9. Dynamic marking meaning “very soft”. Piannissimo Pianissimo Pianismo Pianisimo

10. A technically extremely accomplished performer/musician. Virtuoso Vetroso Verituoso Veritoso