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An Encyclopedia of the Violin, 1925
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1by an elaborate introduction and followed by one or more variations. Bach's Aria for the G string (as arranged by Wilhelmj) is one of the finest examples.
2Al (It. and Fr.). Up to, as in D.C. al fine indicating a repeat as far as the measure with the word fine printed in it.
3Alla (Fr.). In the manner of, as alla militaire, indicating that the composition is to be played in military style.
4Allargando (It.). Becoming broader and slower, with increase of tone.
5Alla stretta (It.). Increase the time.
6Allegramente (It.). Gayly, quickly.
7Allegretto (It.). Moderately fast.
8Allegro (It.). Fast. Metronome marks are 152 to 184. Often modified by the use of other words such as allegro marziale, allegro non troppo.
9Allein (Ger.). Alone, unaccompanied.
10Allemande (Fr.). A German dance which often serves as a prelude to a longer composition. It is of moderate tempo and is in 4/4 time. Used in Bach's solo sonatas and other older compositions.
11Alle saiten (Ger.). On all strings, same as tutte corde.
12Allongé (Fr.). Prolonged; as allonger l'archet, which means to prolong the stroke of the bow.
13Alto. The viola, tenor or bratsche. It is somewhat larger than the violin having the same general shape but is a fifth lower in pitch. The lowest string is C.
14Alto Clef. The clef used in viola music, where middle C is written on the third line instead of on the first lower leger line.
15Am (Ger.). At.
16Amabile (It.). Amiable, gentle.
17Amateur (Fr.). One having a taste for, and a knowledge about music, but not in a professional capacity.
18Amoroso (It.). Lovingly, sweetly.
19Amour (Fr.). Love.
20Andacht (Ger.). Devotion.
21Andante (It.). Slow, graceful, peaceful.
22Più andante—a little faster than andante.
23Andantino (It.). Slightly faster than andante according to Italian lexicographers.
24Anfang (Ger.). Beginning.
25Anglaise (Fr.). An English country dance of lively character, closely resembling the écossaise.
26Anima (It.). Spirit, animation.
27Animato (It.). Lively. Same as animando.
28Animé (Fr.). Animated, lively.
29Anmerkung (Ger.). Notice.
30Antico (It.). Ancient.
31Anwachsen (Ger.). Increase.
32Appassionato (It.). With feeling or passion.
33Appoggiando (It.). Drawing out, lengthening.
34Appoggiatura (It.). A grace note.
35Après (Fr.). After, next to.
36Arabeske (Ger.). A light, graceful form of composition.
37Archet (Fr.). The bow.
38Arco (It.). With the bow, used after a pizzicato passage to indicate a return to regular bowing.
39Ardente (It.). Ardent, fiery, passionate.
40Arioso or Ariosa (It.). In the style of an air.
41Armonici or Arm (It.). Harmonics. Usually indicated by hollow round or diamond-shaped notes.
42Arpa (It.). Harp.
43Arpeggio (It.). In the style of a harp. The notes are played consecutively and not simultaneously as in a chord, indicated by a special wavy line in front of the notes of the chord.
44Arrangement (Eng.). The adaptation of a composition to an instrument for which it was not originally written.
45Arrêter l'Archet (Fr.). Stop the bow, indicated by two short lines at the point where the pause is to be made.
46Assez (Fr.). Enough, sufficiently.
47A Tempo (It.). In time. Used when the tempo has been changed to faster or slower, to indicate a return to the tempo previously used.
48Attaca (It.). Commence at once without a pause, used when one movement of a composition immediately follows the preceding without pause.
49Aubade (Fr.). A title for short instrumental pieces in lyric style.
50Aufführung (Ger.). Performance.
51Aufführungsrecht (Ger.). Right of performance.
52Aufstrich (Ger.). Up-bow. Marked with a sign similar to the letter V.
53Auftritt (Ger.). Scene.
54Augmented Chord. A chord that is one half tone greater than a major chord of the same kind.
55Aus (Ger.). From, out of.
56Ausdruck (Ger.). Expression.
57Ausdrucksvoll (Ger.). Expressively.
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