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Theory Pack

Italian Terms — A to Z

Every Italian musical term alphabetically with the page it's explained on, then graded lists of beginner, intermediate and advanced terms with plain-English meanings.

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What's inside

  • An alphabetical index of every term in the pack with the page it's explained on
  • Beginner terms — the words printed in almost every piece played in the first few years
  • Intermediate terms — character words and ensemble instructions such as mutes, bowing and divisi
  • Advanced terms — orchestral, late Romantic, and specialist string and harp instructions
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