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- calmato
![[Italian]](https://www.flutetunes.com/img/languages/it.png "Italian")
Calm. - fifth An interval of five diatonic degrees, counting the first and last degree.
- score The complete musical notation of a composition, especially for an ensemble, where the individual parts are lined up vertically.
- triplet Three notes of equal length that are to be performed in the duration of two notes of equal length.
- grunge rock Contemporary Seattle-based rock style characterized by harsh guitar chords; hybrid of punk rock and heavy metal.
- uguale Equal, the same.
- fine Literally, “end”. An indication of where a composition ends when there is a repeat.
- tacet
![[Latin]](https://www.flutetunes.com/img/languages/la.png "Latin")
Literally, “he is silent”. An indication that a performer is to be silent for some time. - moto Motion, movement.
- misterioso Mysterious.
- pantomime Theatrical genre in which an actor silently plays all the parts in a show while accompanied by singing.
- mais
![[French]](https://www.flutetunes.com/img/languages/fr.png "French")
“But”. - break In the flute or other wind instrument, the place between the lower register of the instrument and the higher. For example, the break on the flute is between C-sharp and D.
- tessitura The most musically acceptable and comfortable range for a given singer or, less frequently, musical instrument.
- con brio With vivacity or spirit.