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

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    Italian term Literal translation Definition Lacuna: gap: A silent pause in a piece of music Ossia: from o ("or") + sia ("that it be") A secondary passage of music which may be played in place of the original Ostinato: stubborn, obstinate: A repeated motif or phrase in a piece of music Pensato: thought out: A composed imaginary note Ritornello ...

  3. 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 ...

  4. Glossary of music terminology - Wikipedia

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    "Let ring", meaning allow the sound to continue, do not damp; used frequently in harp or guitar music, occasionally in piano or percussion. Abbreviated "lasc. suon." leap or skip A melodic interval greater than a major 2nd, as opposed to a step. Melodies which move by a leap are called "disjunct". Octave leaps are not uncommon in florid vocal ...

  5. Talk:List of Italian musical terms used in English - Wikipedia

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    1 issimo does not mean very. 1 comment. 2 Musical terminology. ... 1 comment. 4 Musical Instuments. 1 comment. 5 List. 1 comment. 6 Why Italian terms are used in ...

  6. List of compositions for guitar - Wikipedia

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    This music is most commonly performed by classical guitarists and requires the use of a variety of classical guitar techniques to play. During the Renaissance, the guitar was likely to have been used as it frequently is today in popular music, that is to provide strummed accompaniment for a singer or a small group.

  7. Chitarra Italiana - Wikipedia

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    Chitarra Italiana (Italian: [kiˈtarra itaˈljaːna]; 'Italian guitar') is a lute-shaped plucked instrument with four or five single (sometimes double) strings, in a tuning similar to that of the guitar. It was common in Italy during the Renaissance era.

  8. Marta Pereira da Costa, the queen of the Portuguese guitar ...

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    The first woman to professionally play the Portuguese guitar in fado, Marta Pereira da Costa will bring her music to The Narrows in Fall River in April

  9. Arpeggio - Wikipedia

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    On guitar, sweep-picking is a technique used for rapid arpeggiation, which is most often found in rock music and heavy metal music. Along with scales, arpeggios are a form of basic technical exercise that students use to develop intonation and technique. They can also be used in call and response ear training dictations, either alone or in ...