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Andante

Andante is a tempo (speed) marking which means play at a slow walking pace.

Moderato

Moderato is a tempo (speed) marking which means play at a medium pace.

Allegro

Allegro is a tempo (speed) marking which means play at a quick, lively pace.

rit.

rit. (ritenuto) is a tempo (speed) marking which appears within the piece. It means gradually slow down.

accel.

accel. (accelerando) is a tempo (speed) marking which appears within the piece. It means gradually get faster.

Octave Treble Clef

The 8 written above the treble clef means play all the notes one octave higher.

Octave Treble Clef

The 8 written below the treble clef means play all the notes one octave lower.

Octave Bass Clef

The 8 written above the bass clef means play all the notes one octave higher.

Octave Bass Clef

The 8 written below the bass clef means play all the notes one octave lower.

8va

8va (ottava) mans play all of the notes one octave higher