sinistra

left hand The Italian words mano sinistra are translated as "left hand " (mano means hand and sinistra means left). This term is typically designated with the abbreviation M.s.

From Middle English sinistre (“unlucky”), from Old French senestre, sinistre (“left”), from Latin sinister (“left hand”).

Italian term for little. Typically used to modify tempo markings as in " accelerando poco a poco " meaning "getting faster little by little." a little, as in poco piu allegro (a little faster)is found in directions to performers, as in poco allegro, although un poco allegro, a little fast, would be more accurate.

with the right hand : with the right hand - used as a direction in music.

left ear. auris sinistra. a.u., au, AU. both ears together or each ear. aures unitas or auris uterque.

sinister /ˈsɪnɪstə/ adj. threatening or suggesting evil or harm; ominous: a sinister glance. evil or treacherous, esp in a mysterious way. (usually postpositive) of, on, or starting from the left side from the bearer's point of view and therefore on the spectator's right.

The Latin word sinistra originally meant "left" but took on meanings of "evil" or "unlucky" by the Classical Latin era, and this double meaning survives in European derivatives of Latin, and in the English word "sinister". Meanings gradually developed from use of these terms in the ancient languages.

Sinistral and dextral, in some scientific fields, are the two types of chirality ("handedness") or relative direction. The terms are derived from the Latin words for "left" (sinister) and "right" (dexter).

Allegro – fast, quickly and bright (109–132 BPM) Vivace – lively and fast (132–140 BPM) Presto – extremely fast (168–177 BPM) Prestissimo – even faster than Presto (178 BPM and over)

cheerful Allegro is Italian for 'lively' or 'cheerful' and it's a term used on musical scores to indicate that the piece should be played at a relatively fast pace and in a bright and merry manner.

destra f (plural destre) right (hand, direction) synonym, antonym ▲ Synonym: dritta Antonym: sinistra.

resulting in harm or damage to someone or something He was engrossed in his job to the detriment of his health. not resulting in harm or damage to someone or something This tax cannot be introduced without detriment to people's living standards.