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gradually increase in loudness A crescendo is a way for composers to indicate that a passage of music should gradually increase in loudness over time (opposite of a decrease in volume, which is described as a decrescendo).

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

In music, ornaments or embellishments are musical flourishes - typically, added notes - that are not essential to carry the overall line of the melody (or harmony), but serve instead to decorate or "ornament" that line (or harmony), provide added interest and variety, and give the performer the opportunity to add ...

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

a gradual increase in loudness, or the moment when a noise or piece of music is at its loudest: The music reached a crescendo. an increase in excitement, danger, or action: There has been a rising crescendo of violence in the region.

A crescendo is an increase in volume gradually over a period of time. Crescendo is an Italian word that was first used in music in the 18th century by Domenec Terradellas. In a musical score, crescendo may be shortened to cresc., but the meaning is the same.

ADAGIO 1. ADAGIO. “Slowly” When a piece of music specifies the tempo - or speed - as “adagio,” it should be played slowly, at approximately 65-75 beats per minute (b.p.m.) on a metronome. “Adagio” can also be used as a noun to refer to any composition played at this tempo.

Some of the more common Italian tempo indicators, from slowest to fastest, are:

• Grave – slow and solemn (20–40 BPM)
• Lento – slowly (40–45 BPM)
• Largo – broadly (45–50 BPM)
• Adagio – slow and stately (literally, “at ease”) (55–65 BPM)
• Adagietto – rather slow (65–69 BPM)
• Andante – at a walking pace (73–77 BPM)

something added to make another thing more beautiful or interesting, or the process of doing this: The architect was asked to add some sculptural embellishments to the building design.

There are just a few things you can do: Change the rhythm of the melody (keeping the pitch the same) Change the pitch of the notes (keeping the rhythm the same) Add 'fills' over long notes and rests. Add ornamentals to the melody (trills, turns, mordents, grace notes, etc.)

Anime song (アニメソング, anime songu, also shortened to anison (アニソン)) is a genre of music originating from Japanese pop music. Anime songs consist of theme, insert, and image songs for anime, manga, video game, and audio drama CD series, as well as any other song released primarily for the anime market, including music ...

In contrast with many European-American pop songs, Japanese anime music often features long, dramatic melodies combined with complex chord progressions that rapidly shift.