1
Q
da capo ( D.C.)-
A
from the beginning
2
Q
dal segno (D.S.) –
A
from the sign ( S )
3
Q
decrescendo (decresc.) –
A
becoming softer
4
Q
diatonic-
A
notes within a given scale or key
5
Q
diminuendo (dim.) –
A
becoming softer
6
Q
divisi –
A
divided parts where there is normally one
7
Q
dolce –
A
sweet, gentle
8
Q
doppio movimento-
A
twice as fast
9
Q
double flat (bb ) –
A
lower by one full step
10
Q
double sharp ( ##) -
A
raise by one full step
11
Q
dynamics-
A
the level of loudness
12
Q
…pianississimo – (ppp) –
A
very, very soft
13
Q
…pianissimo – (pp)-
A
very soft
14
Q
…piano – (p) –
A
soft
15
Q
…mezzo piano – ( mp) –
A
medium soft
16
Q
…mezzo forte – ( mf ) –
A
medium loud
17
Q
…forte – ( f ) –
A
loud
18
Q
…fortissimo – ( ff ) –
A
very loud
19
Q
…fortississimo – ( fff ) –
A
very, very loud
