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  2. List of Italian musical terms used in English - Wikipedia

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    slow, tardy: Slow tempo Tempo: time: The speed of music; e.g. 120 BPM (beats per minute) (Tempo) rubato: robbed: Free flowing and exempt from steady rhythm Tenuto: sustained: Holding or sustaining a single note Vivace: vivacious: Fast and lively tempo (quicker than allegro)

  3. Tempo - Wikipedia

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    In musical terminology, tempo ... Larghissimo – extremely slow, slowest type of tempo (24 bpm and under) Adagissimo and Grave – very slow and solemn (24–40 bpm)

  4. Glossary of music terminology - Wikipedia

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    A slow, moody, or decreased tempo or played or done in such a tempo. Also a genre of electronic music based on this drammatico Dramatic drone Bass note or chord performed continuously throughout a composition drop In jazz, a note that slides to an indefinite pitch chromatically downwards duolo (Ital.) grief dumpf (Ger.) Dull Dur (Ger.)

  5. Tempo rubato - Wikipedia

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    Tempo rubato (Italian for 'stolen time'; UK: / ˈ t ɛ m p oʊ r ʊ ˈ b ɑː t oʊ /, US: / r uː-/, [1] [2] Italian: [ˈtɛmpo ruˈbaːto];) is a musical term referring to expressive and rhythmic freedom by a slight speeding up and then slowing down of the tempo of a piece at the discretion of the soloist or the conductor.

  6. Slow movement (music) - Wikipedia

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    The tempo of a slow movement can vary from largo to andante, though occasionally allegretto slow movements can be found, especially in works by Beethoven. It is usually in the dominant , subdominant , parallel , or relative key of the musical work's main key, but also in any variation or combination of them; the subdominant of the relative ...

  7. Glossary of Italian music - Wikipedia

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    Italian music terminology consists of words and phrases used in the discussion of the music of Italy. Some Italian music terms are derived from the common Italian language. Others come from Spanish, or Neapolitan, Sicilian, Sardinian or other regional languages of Italy. The terms listed here describe a genre, song form, dance, instrument ...

  8. List of styles of music: A–F - Wikipedia

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    Chill-out music – any music with a slow tempo designed to calm people after raves; originally a synonymous term for ambient house. Chillwave – indie pop style known for its looped synths and calming effects. Chinese music – any music performed by Chinese people.

  9. Grave (tempo) - Wikipedia

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    Grave is a tempo mark and mood designation in music. The word originates in the Italian language and means solemn, heavy, or serious. [ 1 ] The grave tempo is very slow at a pace of approximately 20-40 musical beats per minute.