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0-9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Hornbostel-Sachs System Western Symphonic Classification

Terms - I

  • iambic
  • ictus
  • idée fixe
  • idiophone
  • idyl
  • ikembe
  • im Einklang
  • imitation
  • immer
  • imparfait
  • Imperfect
  • imperfect cadence
  • imperfetto
  • impetuoso
  • impressionism
  • impromptu
  • improvisation
  • in Alt
  • in der Oktave
  • in nomine
  • in sanfter Weise
  • incalzando
  • incidental music
  • incipit
  • inconsolato
  • inconsonant
  • indefinite pitch clef
  • inflection
  • inno
  • innocentemente
  • inquieto
  • instrument
  • instrument à vent
  • instrument à vent en bois
  • instrumental melody
  • instrumentation
  • instrumento de madera
  • instrumento de viento
  • instruments à percussion
  • intabulation
  • interlude
  • interludio
  • intermède
  • intermedio
  • intermedium
  • intermezzo
  • International Pitch Notation
  • interpretation
  • interrupted cadence
  • interval
  • Intervall
  • intervalle
  • intervallo
  • intervalo
  • intonation
  • intonazione
  • intrada
  • introduction
  • Introit
  • invention
  • inversion
  • inverted flam tap
  • inverted mordent
  • ionian
  • IPN
  • irato
  • Irish harp
  • islancio
  • isorhythm
  • isorhythmic motet
  • istesso
  • Italian overture
  • ite, missa est

irato

ir-RAH-toe

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[ Italian ]

Definition

A directive to a musician to perform the indicated passage of a composition in an agitated manner, as if irate, angry, or passionate.

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Last Updated: 2016-05-20 15:42:53
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