Italian Words in English

lowest male voice

male voice between bass and tenor

adult male voice between baritone and alto

highest male voice (countertenor) 2. Lowest female voice (contralto)

atrificially high voice

lowest female voice

female voice between contralto and soprano

highest voice in woman and boys

vocal music ornamented with runs and trills, or a soprano specializing in this kind of music

slow (slowest tempo)

Slow and dignified, statley

slow, in an easy, graceful manner

slow

moderately slow, but flowing

in moderate time

brisk;quick;lively

brisk;spirited

quick

at a very rapid pace

gradual increase in force or loudness

gradual decrease in force or loudness

soft, sweet

loud

very loud

very soft

soft

accented;stressed

without musical accompaniment

playing of the tones of a chord in rapid succession

smoothe and connected

plucking the strings instead of using a bow

with breaks between notes;disconnected

rapid repetition of a tone or chord

slightly throbbing or pulsating effect

air, melody, or tune

piece of music requiring skill and spirit in the performer 2. display of daring or brilliance

composite vocal and instrumental work

long composition for one or more principal instruments with orchestral accompaniment

piece of music for two singers

close or termination

short musical or dramatic entertainment between the acts of a play

text or words of an opera or other long musical composition

play mostly sung

musical composition on a religious theme for soloists, chorus, and orchestra

light or playful part of a sonata or symphony

one voice or instrument

piece of music for one or two instruments with contrasting rythyns but related tonality

3 singers or instruments

all

gem cut in relief, the carved figure projecting 2. brief role played by a prominant actor 3. brief piece of brilliant film or writing

bell tower

a chief division of a long poem

distribution and treatment of light and shade in painting or sketching 2. Painting that only uses light or shade

rounded roof;dome

art of painting with watercolors on damp fresh plaster

design engraved by making cuts in a surface, into which the incised figure is sunk

enamles italian pottery richly decorated in colors

intermediate story in a theatre

picture engraved on copper or steel by polishing or scraping away parts of a rough surface

film or incrustation, usually green, on the surface of old bronze or copper

roof supported by columns, forming a porch or a covered walk

marketplace;theatre district

round building, especially one with a dome 2. large round room

plaster made of cement, sand, and lime for covering exterior walls of buildings

colors are mixed with egg yolk

hard clay used for vases, roofing, etc. 2. reddish brown or brownish orange color

Trunk or body of a statue w/o head, arms, or lege

male singer with a comedic role

connoisseur;expert

dabbler in art or other field;art lover

principla female singer in an opera;prima donna

organizer or director of an opera or ballet company;promoter

woman that one loves

man that one loves

conductor;teacher;master in an art

pretender;quack

politician

principal female singer in an opera 2. extremely high-strung or sensitive person

one who exhibits great technical skill in an art

delightful idleness

crash;complete failure

difficult situation;complicated disagreement

with one's identity concealed

feud for blood revenge

appetizer

dry red italian wine

liking, enjoyment

in the open air;outdoor

shout applauding an excellent performance

boat used in Venice 2. cabin attatched to the underpart of an aircraft

cave

town square;porch

briefcase 2. position or duties of a cabnit member

simultanious discharge of shots 2. burst of cheers

under the breath