IDENTIFICATION OF MUSICAL TERMS AND SIGNS

CULTURAL AND CREATIVE ART (CCA - FINE ART) JSS2 SECOND TERM

WEEK 7

IDENTIFICATION OF MUSICAL TERMS AND SIGNS

CONTENT

INTRODUCTION:

Musical signs and abbreviations are used in music for effective performance.  Composers usually give directions on the manner they want their music performed. The Italian composers were the first to write directions on their music and that most of the musical terms presently used are of simple Italian words. However, some composers now write their music in the direction of their own languages.

TERMS FOR SPEED

1. Adagietto : Rather slow
2. Adagio: Slow
3. Adagissimo : Very Slow
4. Vivace: Quick, lively
5. Vivacissimo: Very quick
6. Presto: Very quick
7. Moderato: At a moderate time
8. Adante: Slow (Walking pace)
9. Veloce: Quick, swift
10. Prestissimo: As…