lebhaft

Definition: The German musical term lebhaft is an indication to play in a quick, lively tempo; lit. “lively.”

BPM of Lebhaft:

• Lebhaft has ≈140 beats per minute.

See etwas lebhafter.

Also Known As:

• vivace (It)
• vif; vite (Fr)
• lustig; schnell; geschwind (Ger)

Pronunciation: lep'-hahft


More Musical Terms:

• (sfz) sforzando
• middle C
• BPM
• (rall.) rallentando
• major chord

Musical Symbols:

• staccato
• F-clef
• (M.D.) mano destra
• tie
• 15ma

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• Memorize the Notes of the Grand Staff
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• How to Play Dotted Notes
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Tempo Commands:
 ▪ largo
 ▪ rhythm dot
 ▪ (accel.) accelerando
 ▪ vivace
 ▪ tempo giusto

Musical Articulation:
 ▪ staccato
 ▪ tie
 ▪ (rfz) rinforzando
 ▪ arpeggiato
 ▪ accentato

Volume & Dynamics:
 ▪ (mf) mezzo forte
 ▪ (sfz) sforzando
 ▪ diminuendo
 ▪ al niente
 ▪ (fp) fortepiano

French Musical Glossary:
 ▪ en ralentissant
 ▪ indication de mouvement
 ▪ à l’aise
 ▪ mi-doux
 ▪ retenu