Definition:
The German musical term Leidenschaft, “passion; emotion,” is an indication to play with affection.
See mit Ergriffenheit.
Also Known As:
More German Musical Terms:Musical Glossaries:
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Reading Piano Music
? Notes of the Piano Keys
? Note-Lengths in U.K. & U.S. English
? Memorize the Grand Staff Notes
? Reading Music Rest Lengths
Reading Musical Symbols
? Note Accents & Articulation Marks
? How to Play Dotted Notes
? Accidentals & Double-Accidentals
? Mastering Segno & Coda Repeats
Beginner Piano Lessons
? Comparing Major & Minor
? Understand the Key Signature
? Types of Barlines
? BPM & Tempo Commands
? Left Hand Piano Fingering
Piano Chords
? Chord Types & Symbols
? Piano Chord Fingering
? Diminished Chords & Dissonance
? Easy Bass Piano Chords
Piano Care
Safely Whiten Your Piano Keys
Learn ivory-safe methods for brightening up your acoustic piano keys, and what you can do to prevent yellowing.
When to Tune a Piano
Find out when and how frequently you should schedule a professional piano tuning to keep your piano healthy and on-pitch.
Easy-to-Spot Signs of Piano Damage
Before you buy or sell an acoustic piano, learn how to assess it for both internal and external damage.
Ideal Piano Temp & Humidity Levels
Maintain sound quality and piano health by monitoring the temperature, humidity, and natural light in your piano room.
? Musical Quizzes!
? Identify the Piano Keys
? Note Length Quiz (U.S. or U.K. English)
? Grand Staff Notes Quiz
? Tempo Command & BPM Quiz
? Time Signature & Rhythm Quiz
Musical Articulation:
? staccato
? tie
? (rfz) rinforzando
? arpeggiato
? accentato
Volume Commands & Symbols:
? (mf) mezzo forte
? (sfz) sforzando
? diminuendo
? al niente
? (fp) fortepiano
Common French Musical Terms:
? à l’aise
? doucement
? en ralentissant
? mi-doux
? très vite
Related Glossaries
¦ Italian Music Commands
¦ Essential Piano Music Glossary
¦ German Musical Terms
'Pitch class' refers to an octave from one c to the next.
In pitch notation, the notes C4, D4, and B4 belong to the same pitch class: the fourth octave. Learn more.
? Finding Middle C on Different Keyboard Sizes
It's normal to be confused about the location of middle C, especially on keyboards with fewer than the standard 88 keys. Use this illustrated guide to find it, and remember its location.
? Sustain Pedal Commands
There are three common pedal marks used to control the most popular piano foot pedal, the sustain pedal. Learn how to read the symbols used in sheet music that refer to the sustain (or 'damper') pedal.
? Arm & Wrist Positions for Piano
At the piano, you want to feel relaxed, but in control. Learn how to increase efficiency and avoid wrist strain while at the keys.
? come prima: “like at first”; and indicates a return to a previous musical state (usually referring to tempo).
? tempo giusto: “strict time”; instructs a performer to take no liberties with the rhythm of the music; to play in time and exactly as written.
? tempo ordinario: “normal, ordinary tempo”; to play in a moderate speed. As a time signature, tempo ordinario refers to 4/4 time, or tempo alla semibreve.
? tempo primo: “first tempo”; indicates a return to the song’s original speed. May be written in sheet music as tempo I or I°.
The German musical term Leidenschaft, “passion; emotion,” is an indication to play with affection.
See mit Ergriffenheit.
Also Known As:
- espressivo; appassionato (It)
- expressif; passionnément (Fr)
- leidenschaftlich; mit Ausdruck; herzlich (Ger)
More German Musical Terms:Musical Glossaries:
# | 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 | View All | View By Category
Reading Piano Music
? Notes of the Piano Keys
? Note-Lengths in U.K. & U.S. English
? Memorize the Grand Staff Notes
? Reading Music Rest Lengths
Reading Musical Symbols
? Note Accents & Articulation Marks
? How to Play Dotted Notes
? Accidentals & Double-Accidentals
? Mastering Segno & Coda Repeats
Beginner Piano Lessons
? Comparing Major & Minor
? Understand the Key Signature
? Types of Barlines
? BPM & Tempo Commands
? Left Hand Piano Fingering
Piano Chords
? Chord Types & Symbols
? Piano Chord Fingering
? Diminished Chords & Dissonance
? Easy Bass Piano Chords
Piano Care
Safely Whiten Your Piano Keys
Learn ivory-safe methods for brightening up your acoustic piano keys, and what you can do to prevent yellowing.
When to Tune a Piano
Find out when and how frequently you should schedule a professional piano tuning to keep your piano healthy and on-pitch.
Easy-to-Spot Signs of Piano Damage
Before you buy or sell an acoustic piano, learn how to assess it for both internal and external damage.
Ideal Piano Temp & Humidity Levels
Maintain sound quality and piano health by monitoring the temperature, humidity, and natural light in your piano room.
? Musical Quizzes!
? Identify the Piano Keys
? Note Length Quiz (U.S. or U.K. English)
? Grand Staff Notes Quiz
? Tempo Command & BPM Quiz
? Time Signature & Rhythm Quiz
Musical Articulation:
? staccato
? tie
? (rfz) rinforzando
? arpeggiato
? accentato
Volume Commands & Symbols:
? (mf) mezzo forte
? (sfz) sforzando
? diminuendo
? al niente
? (fp) fortepiano
Common French Musical Terms:
? à l’aise
? doucement
? en ralentissant
? mi-doux
? très vite
Related Glossaries
¦ Italian Music Commands
¦ Essential Piano Music Glossary
¦ German Musical Terms
How to Start Playing Piano:
? Octave Naming & Pitch Notation'Pitch class' refers to an octave from one c to the next.
In pitch notation, the notes C4, D4, and B4 belong to the same pitch class: the fourth octave. Learn more.
? Finding Middle C on Different Keyboard Sizes
It's normal to be confused about the location of middle C, especially on keyboards with fewer than the standard 88 keys. Use this illustrated guide to find it, and remember its location.
? Sustain Pedal Commands
There are three common pedal marks used to control the most popular piano foot pedal, the sustain pedal. Learn how to read the symbols used in sheet music that refer to the sustain (or 'damper') pedal.
? Arm & Wrist Positions for Piano
At the piano, you want to feel relaxed, but in control. Learn how to increase efficiency and avoid wrist strain while at the keys.
Best Used Musical Keyboards:
- Casio PX-130 – 88 keys
- Casio CDP-100 – 88 keys
- Korg SP250 – 88 keys
- Yamaha P85 – 88 keys
- Casio WK-225 – 76 keys
- Yamaha YPG-235 – 76 keys
Neutralizing Commands in Piano Music
? a tempo: “in time; back in tempo”; indication to return to the original tempo after an alteration such as tempo rubato.? come prima: “like at first”; and indicates a return to a previous musical state (usually referring to tempo).
? tempo giusto: “strict time”; instructs a performer to take no liberties with the rhythm of the music; to play in time and exactly as written.
? tempo ordinario: “normal, ordinary tempo”; to play in a moderate speed. As a time signature, tempo ordinario refers to 4/4 time, or tempo alla semibreve.
? tempo primo: “first tempo”; indicates a return to the song’s original speed. May be written in sheet music as tempo I or I°.