R through to S

rallentando -- gradually becoming slower

rapidamente -- rapidly

rattenuto -- holding back

religiose - -solemnly, or in a devout manner

replicazione--

repetition rigore - - in strict time

rinforzando - -reinforced (rfz)

ripetizione - -repetition

risoluto - - bold or resolved ritardando -- gradually getting slower

ritenuto - -suddenly slower

rubato - -in robbed time , modifying a portion of time, or taking from one note and adding it to another

rustico -- in a rustic manner



S



scherzando - -in a playful or in a lively manner

schietto -- simple, neat

sciolto - - in a manner of freedom, freely played or interpreted

se -- if, in case, as

secco --"dry" that is staccato

segno -- dal segno - -repeat from the sign

segue -- now follows, go on or proceed with what follows

semplice in a simple manner

sempre - -always

sentiments - with much feeling, also with delicate expression

senza - -without

serioso - with a serious approach or manner

sforzando -- strongly accented sf simile -- in a like manner, continuous

slargando - more at a broadening manner

slentando - -getting slower

smorzando -- toning down to a whisper

soave -- gentle, soft, lightly played

solenne -- solemnly

solo - -a composition for a single voice or instrument

sonabile - -with a resonant manner, richly performed

sonore -- with harmony, in a harmonious manner

sordamente -- softly, gently

sordino -- a mute or a stringed instrument.As well the dampers on a piano limiting length of sound

sostenuto- - more at sustained

sotto voce -- softly, or also meaning in a low voice

spianato -- smoothly, or more at an even manner.

spiccato -- somewhat separated or in a detached manner. Also Played with the point of the bow.

spirito --with spirit, in a lively manner

stabile -- in a firm and steady manner

staccato -- detached, crisply played

staiichezza -- with a weary approach

stentando -- heavy and slightly slowing

stentato -- forced, loud

stesso - -in much the same manner

strascinato -- dragged along

strepitoso --boisterous, loudly, dynamic or boisterous

stringendo -- pressing onwards,or in a hurrying way or manner

su -- above, upon

suavita -- sweetness, delicacy

subito -- suddenly

sul, sull, sulla --on, upon the

sussurando -- whispering, murmuring or lightly

svelto -- freely , lightly

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