Two new speed words, andantino and prestissimo, join the ones from adagio to presto; then four words for touch: animato, sostenuto, leggiero, marcato.
Two new speeds
Learn these by heart
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| andantino | a little faster than andante |
| prestissimo | as quick as possible |
You know the Italian speed words from adagio up to presto. Grade 3 adds andantino, a little faster than andante, and prestissimo, the quickest of all.
Quick check
Prestissimo means:
The rest of this lesson and its 4 practice questions are in Plus.
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- 4 exam-style questions, marked as you go, each with a worked solution
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