1
Q
accelerando (accel.)-
A
gradually growing faster
2
Q
accidental –
A
chromatic alteration of a note from the
key signature until the next bar line
(can be extended by a tie)
3
Q
ad libitum (ad lib) or a piacere –
A
at pleasure, at will
4
Q
a due ( a 2 ) –
A
for two parts
5
Q
affetuoso –
A
tenderly, with feeling
6
Q
alla breve ( C ) –
A
2/2 time, cut time
7
Q
allargando –
A
getting slower and louder
8
Q
amoroso –
A
with love, with warm feeling
9
Q
animato or con anima –
A
lively, animated, spirited
10
Q
appassionato or passione –
A
passionate, fervent
11
Q
assai –
A
much, very
12
Q
a tempo –
A
return to the original tempo
13
Q
attacca –
A
continue without a pause
