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A directive to a musician to perform the indicated passage of a composition in a lively and animated manner. See also [Eng.] animated; [Fr.]

with affection and tenderness Definition of 'affettuoso' 1. with affection and tenderness (a musical direction) noun. 2. a composition or movement of gentle, tender character.

Accelerando (accel.) Quickening; a gradual speeding up of the tempo.

heavy and ponderous Pesante (Italian pronunciation: [peˈzante]) is a musical term, meaning "heavy and ponderous."

animation The word anime is a shortened form of the Japanese word animēshon, which means "animation." While anime has its roots in Japan, it has since spread to other countries, and today, anime can be found in many different languages, including English.

noun. an·​i·​me ˈan-ə-ˌmā ˈä-nē- : a style of animation originating in Japan that has stark colorful graphics, action-filled plots, and often fantastic or futuristic themes. Etymology. from Japanese, literally, "animation," short for animēshiyon (from English)

amiable adjective. amiable [adjective] likeable; pleasant and good-tempered. kindly [adjective] having or showing a gentle and friendly nature.

​AFFETTUOSO (Ital.), or Con Affetto, 'with feeling. ' This word is most commonly found in such combinations as 'andante affettuoso' or 'allegro affettuoso,' though it is occasionally placed alone at the beginning of a movement, in which case a somewhat slow time is intended.

Change of tempo The following words can be used to describe tempo changes: Accelerando - getting faster. Rallentando - slowing down, normally for emphasis. Ritardando - slowing down, holding back. A tempo - return to the original tempo after speeding up or slowing down.

Tempo Markings: Expression Rubato is quite common in baroque music. Meno mosso and Piu Mosso are tempo markings that mean "slow down" and "speed up." They are closely related to two other tempo markings, accelerando and ritardando which mean "gradually speed up" and "gradually slow down," respectively.

all or together Article Talk. Tutti is an Italian word literally meaning all or together and is used as a musical term, for the whole orchestra as opposed to the soloist. It is applied similarly to choral music, where the whole section or choir is called to sing.

Vivace – lively and fast (132–140 BPM) Presto – extremely fast (168–177 BPM) Prestissimo – even faster than Presto (178 BPM and over)