German Terms Flashcards

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What does ‘Abgestossen’ mean in musical terms?

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staccato

Abgestoßen indicates a style of playing where notes are sharply separated.

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What is the meaning of ‘Abnehmend’?

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diminuendo

Abnehmend refers to a gradual decrease in loudness.

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What is the translation of ‘Anfang’?

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beginning, start

Anfang is often used to indicate the start of a musical piece.

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What does ‘Anmutig’ signify in music?

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gracefully

Anmutig describes a style that is elegant and flowing.

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What does ‘Anschwellend’ mean?

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crescendo

Anschwellend indicates a gradual increase in loudness.

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What does ‘Breit’ mean in a musical context?

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broad

Breit can refer to a wide and expansive sound or style.

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What does ‘Deutlich’ mean?

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clear, distinct

Deutlich indicates a style of playing that is easily understood and articulated.

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What is the meaning of ‘Gehalten’?

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sustained

Gehalten describes notes that are held for their full value.

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What does ‘Gemässigt’ mean?

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moderate

Gemäßigt indicates a tempo that is neither too fast nor too slow.

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What does ‘Geschwind’ signify?

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quick

Geschwind indicates a lively and fast tempo.

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What does ‘Klein’ mean in musical terms?

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little, small

Klein can refer to a delicate or soft style.

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What is the meaning of ‘Kräftig’?

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strong, vigorous

Kräftig indicates a powerful and energetic style of performance.

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What does ‘Langsam’ mean?

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slow

Langsam describes a leisurely tempo.

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What does ‘Lebhaft’ signify?

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lively, vivacious

Lebhaft indicates a spirited and energetic performance style.

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What does ‘Leicht’ mean?

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light, nimble, agile

Leicht describes a style that is quick and graceful.

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What does ‘Mächtig’ mean?

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mighty, powerful

Mächtig indicates a grand and imposing style.

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What does ‘Mässig’ mean in music?

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moderate

Mäßig suggests a balanced and controlled tempo.

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What does ‘Schlag’ refer to in musical terminology?

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beat

Schlag indicates the basic unit of time in music.

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What is the meaning of ‘Schnell’?

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fast

Schnell indicates a rapid tempo.

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What does ‘Sehr’ mean?

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very, much

Sehr is used to amplify the degree of an instruction or description.

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What does ‘Seufzend’ signify?

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sighing

Seufzend indicates a style that is expressive and emotive.

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What is the translation of ‘Spielen’?

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to play

Spielen is the act of performing music.

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What does ‘Wieder’ mean?

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again

Wieder indicates repetition in music.

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What does ‘Zeitmass’ mean?

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tempo

Zeitmaß refers to the speed at which a piece of music is played.