Pronouncing Dictionary of Musical Terms

How to say it as well as what it means: every Italian, German and French musical term of 1896, respelled phonetically for the student.

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Alla (It.)

Written Al. or All. before words beginning with a vowel. Like; in the style of.

Alla breve. The value of one or two whole notes in the measure, with rhythm of two beats. Indicated by. In modern music, chiefly used in rapid tempo. See A capella.

Alla caccia (It.) (cat-chia). In hunting style.

Alla camera (It.) (ca'-meh-rah). In chamber-music style. Alla siciliana (see-chee-lee-ah'-nah). In the style of a Siciliana, q. v.

Alla stretta. Like a stretto, q. v.

Alla turca. In Turkish style.

Alla zingaro. In Gypsy style.

Alla zoppa. Lamely; halting.

Allegramente (It.) (al-leh-grah-men'-teh).

Joyfully.

← Ais (Ger.) (a-iss)Allegro (It.) (al-leh-gro) →