General Conducting Vocab BC

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18 Terms

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Largo

(40-60 bpm), Very slow and broad

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Larghetto

(60-66 bpm), A tempo slightly faster than Largo

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Adagio

(66-76 bpm), A slow tempo, slower than Andante but faster than Largo

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Andante

(76-108 bpm), [literally “walking” in Italian], moderately slow

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Allegretto

(108-120 bpm), Slightly less fast than Allegro. Often implying a lighter texture or character

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Allegro

(120-168 bpm), Fast

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Presto

(168-200 bpm), Very fast

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Prestissimo

(200-208 bpm), As fast as possible

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Accelerando

Gradually increasing the tempo

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Ad libitum

At liberty; take time, permit liberties here.

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Affretando

Excitedly, increasing the tempo.

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A punto

Exactly in rhythm.

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Rubato

Varying the note values within the rhythm, not strictly as written.

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Stretto

Condensing, accelerating the tempo.

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Stringendo

Accelerating the tempo.

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Ritardando

Becoming gradually slower. (rit).

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Ritenuto

Held back. Becoming slower immediately. (ritten.)

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L’istesso tempo

The same tempo.