Musical Style

A balláta: (Italian) In the style of a ballad.

A battúta: (Italian) As beaten; strictly in time.

A capriccio: (Italian) Open to the performer’s musical interpretation.

A piacere: (Italian) At the pleasure of the performer; often refers to performing a particular passage rubato.

Abandon: (French) Without restraint.

Abbandonataménte: (Italian) Vehemently; violently.

Abbandóno: (Italian) With passionate expression; with abandon.