Italian for Musicians & Music Lovers: A Music Glossary (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798746357946)

Piano, forte, adagio, vivace, alla marcia, sforzando, ritardando... If you play an instrument, you have certainly come across these Italian words, and many more, while reading music. You also use Italian words, or words of Italian origin, when you talk about music, such as concerto, opera, soprano, pianoforte: many of these terms are now part of English and other languages.Tempo, dynamics, expression, articulation, musical instruments, music genres, and more: the influence of Italy, the Italian language and the Italian music tradition, especially opera, is indisputable. This collection of music terminology gathers 180 words and markings that shape our interpretation and understanding of music as musicians or music lovers, and presents their Italian pronunciation, their literal meaning in Italian, and their actual meaning(s) in music. A brief history of classical music in Italy, notes on etymology and current usage, and excerpts from musical scores complement this music glossary.

Author: Diana Lavarini
ISBN-13: 9798746357946
Publisher: Independently Published
Language: English
Published: 05/11/2021
Pages: 78
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.26lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.16d