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Whats Espressivo, Staccato, Marcato, Crescendo, Decrescendo, Tenuto, Maestoso, Legato, etc?

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Whats Espressivo, Staccato, Marcato, Crescendo, Decrescendo, Tenuto, Maestoso, Legato, etc?

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These terms have an Italian etymology, reinforcing the Italian origins of standard modern musical notation: Espressivo: With expression Staccato: Short and detached Marcato: Marked, emphasized Crescendo: Increase in volume Decrescendo: Decrease in volume Tenuto: Hold or sustain Maestoso: Majestic Legato: Smooth and connected Pizzicato: Pluck the string with the finger