Brainlag PlusGrade 5 brings six German terms, as composers such as Mahler wrote them: langsam, lebhaft, mässig, ruhig, schnell and traurig.
Six German words
Learn these by heart
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| langsam | slow |
| lebhaft | lively |
| mässig | at a moderate speed |
| ruhig | calm, peaceful |
| schnell | quick |
| traurig | sad |
Some composers wrote their directions in German. Four are about speed, two about mood.
Quick check
Schnell means:
The rest of this lesson and its 4 practice questions are in Plus.
Screen 1 of 4, free to read.
- 4 exam-style questions, marked as you go, each with a worked solution
- Anything you get wrong is saved to your flashcards