A to Z Foreign Terms

The A to Z of Foreign Musical Terms by Christine Ammer
Published by E.C. Schirmer

This book contains the English equivalents of 3,000 foreign expression marks and directions, drawn from more than 30,000 French, German, Italian, Latin, Portuguese and Spanish scores.

Contents:
Dictionary of Foreign Musical Terms
Guide to Italian Pronunciation
Guide to German Pronunciation
Guide to French Pronunciation
Notes, Rests, Clefs, and Accidentals
Key Signatures and Intervals
Ornaments and Signs

Students, singers, instrumentalists, conductors, and composers – from beginners to the most advanced professionals – this book provides quick answers to questions like: What does anmutig bewegt mean? How do I play con concitazione? What is juego de timbres? Waht is au mouvement? You will also find definitions of basic terms like andante, maestoso, and allegro ma non troppo.