indications in a musical score where the composer wish changes in the dynamics, tempo or mood
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Elements of a Musical Score
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See Elements of a Musical Score in Elements of a Musical Score
First ending
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where a section is repeated, the composer may wish to vary the sectional ending, whether first ending or second ending, as a…
Tempo rubato
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the freedom to make small changes in tempo during the progress of the piece to enhance its musical effect, irregular tempo
Tempo I
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the first tempo, as the original tempo
Tempo primo
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the first tempo, as the original tempo
Expressionism
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where the work expresses the artist or composer's state of mind
A tempo
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Italian
the original speed; a direction to return to the original speed after a deliberate change of tempo
Accompagnato
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Italian
accompanied, accompanying; where the accompanist must follow the singer allowing the singer to vary the tempo as he or she wi…