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The Language Of Music

The Language Of Music. Music Theory Part 4 Staff, Clefs, Time, Notation By Mr. White. Music Terms. All terms are in Italian Attributed to first being used in written music by Italian composers Terms provide instruction in speed, volume and style. Tempo. The speed of the music

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The Language Of Music

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  1. The Language Of Music Music Theory Part 4 Staff, Clefs, Time, Notation By Mr. White

  2. Music Terms • All terms are in Italian • Attributed to first being used in written music by Italian composers • Terms provide instruction in speed, volume and style

  3. Tempo • The speed of the music • Precise measurement in beats per minute

  4. Tempo • Largo – slow – 50 BPM • Andante – walking pace – 84 BPM • Moderato – medium – 100 BPM • Allegro – fast – 120 BPM • Vivace – very fast – 144 BPM • Presto – extremely fast – 168 BPM+

  5. Dynamics Piano, Mezzo Piano, Mezzo Forte, Forte

  6. Dynamic Variance • Crescendo – gradually increase volume • Decrescendo – gradually decrease volume

  7. Articulation Markings • Staccato – detached, separated • Legato – long, connected • Accent – emphasized, slightly louder

  8. Style • Agitato – agitated • Cantabile – singing like • Con Brio – with gusto • Dolce – sweetly • Espressivo – expressively • Maestoso – majestically

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