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Grade 1 Theory
AMEB Grade 1 Theory - terms and definitions
Term | Definition |
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Adagio | slowly |
Andante | easy walking pace |
Moderato | moderate speed |
Allegro | lively and fast |
Presto | very fast |
Accelerando | gradually becoming faster |
Rallentando | gradually becoming slower |
Ritardando | gradually becoming slower |
Ritenuto | immediately slower or held back |
A tempo | return to former speed |
Crescendo | gradually becoming louder |
Decrescendo | gradually becoming softer |
Diminuendo | gradually becoming softer |
Forte | loud |
Piano | soft |
Legato | smooth; well connected |
Staccato | short and detached |