Musical Vocabulary Words - Mood Some markings indicate the mood or charactor of a piece.
Many of these words are in Italian.
Some markings that describe a mood (or character) also suggest
a tempo.
Agitato — agitated, with implied quickness Dolce — sweetly (If you go to an Italian restaurant
and ask for 'una dolce' the waiter will bring you a desset!!) Giocoso — merrily Maestoso — majestic or stately (not fast!) Morendo — dying (fading away) Scherzando - playful
