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| (usually): gently; i.e., played or sung softly |
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| : very gently; i.e., perform very softly, even softer than piano. |
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| (usually): strong; i.e., to be played or sung loudly |
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| gradually increasing the tempo |
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| suddenly increasing the tempo |
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| dwindling; i.e., with gradually decreasing volume (same as decrescendo) |
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| A little faster than Largo |
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| A little faster than Andante |
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| A little slower than Allegro |
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| gradually decrease the tempo |
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| suddenly (and temporarily) decrease the tempo; to hold back for dramatic effect. |
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| from the beginning (literally from the head) |
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| getting faster (draw tight) |
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| divide into two or more groups |
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| bold strong (with resolve) |
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| getting softer, dying away |
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| dying away in tone and speed |
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