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music without association outside itself, in contrast to 'program music' |
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"In the manner of the chapel," without (instrumental) accompaniment |
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to emphasize or stress a note |
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a tempo not quite as slow as adagio |
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"at ease," a slow tempo between largo and andante |
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"at will," the performer may improvise freely, omit parts, or vary the tempo |
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sorrowfully, sadly, mournfully |
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with agility, quickly & easily |
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agitated, excited, hurried, restless |
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music where elements, such as pitch & rhythm, are chosen by the performer, circa 1945 |
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"according to the breve," a duple time, usually 2/2 |
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growing broader and, therefore, slower |
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a light, cheerful, fast tempo; not quite as fast as Allegro |
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"cheerful," a lively fast tempo |
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fast, steady, with enthusiasm |
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