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8eva – an octave higher A tempo – resume the normal speed after a diversion Accelerando (accel.) – gradually becoming faster Adagio – slowly, leisurely Ad libitum – at pleasure, quite freely Agitato – with agitation Allargando – broadening out, often with an increase of tone Allegretto – moderately fast; slightly slower than allegro Allegro – lively and reasonably [...]