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- vamp till cue: a jazz, fusion, and musical
theatre term which instructs
rhythm section members to repeat and vary a short ostinato passage, riff,
or "groove" until
the band leader or conductor instructs them to move onto the next section
- veloce: with velocity
- velocissimo: as quickly as
possible; usually applied to a cadenza-like
passage or run
- vibrato: vibrating; i.e., a more
or less rapidly repeated slight alteration in the pitch of
a note, used to give a richer sound and as a means of expression. Often
confused withtremolo, which refers either to a similar variation in the volume of
a note, or to rapid repetition of a single note.
- vif (Fr):
Quickly, lively
- vittorioso: victoriously
- virtuoso: (noun or adjective)
performing with exceptional ability, technique, or artistry
- vivo: lively
- vivace: very lively, up-tempo
- vivacissimo: very lively
- vocal score or piano-vocal
score: a music score of
an opera, or a vocal or choralcomposition
with orchestra (like oratorio or cantata)
where the vocal parts are written out in full but the accompaniment is
reduced to two staves and
adapted for playing on piano
- voce: voice
- volante: flying
- V.S. (volti
subito): turn suddenly; i.e., turn the page quickly. While this
indication is sometimes added by printers, it is more commonly indicated by
orchestral members in pencil as a reminder to quickly turn to the next page.
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