Japanese Loanwords from Italian

Music performed without instrumental accompaniment.

A slow tempo marking in music.

A musical direction to gradually speed up.

A solo vocal piece in opera or other classical works.

The lower female vocal range, or the music part written for it.

A chord played as separate, consecutive notes.

A moderately quick musical tempo, slightly slower than allegro.

A fast musical tempo marking.

A moderate walking tempo in music.

A tempo marking slightly faster than andante.

A musical direction meaning in an andante style, with a singing quality.

Italy.

A strong coffee brewed by forcing hot water through finely ground coffee.

A double-reed woodwind instrument.

A type of flute, usually a small vessel-shaped wind instrument.

A required musical part, especially a prominent instrumental line.

A dramatic musical work, usually sung throughout and staged with orchestra.

A light opera with spoken dialogue and musical numbers.

A large-scale vocal work, usually sacred, for soloists, choir, and orchestra.

A solo ornamental passage, usually near the end of a piece or movement.

A large stuffed pasta tube or roll.

Coffee made as espresso.

Coffee drink associated with Naples-style preparation or naming.

An espresso-based coffee drink with steamed milk and milk foam.

A capriccio or caprice, especially in music.

A group of four performers or a composition for four instruments or voices.

A pasta dish made with eggs, cheese, pancetta, and pepper.

A vocal musical work with instrumental accompaniment, usually in several movements.

In a smooth, singing style; used as a musical term.

A song, especially a lyrical Italian-style song or piece.

A group or piece for five performers.

A gradual increase in loudness in music.

An informal expression of thanks.

Grand; impressive in scale or style.

A segregated urban district, especially one associated with a minority community.

The closing passage of a piece of music.

A brass instrument similar to a trumpet.

An elaborate style of vocal ornamentation in music.

A concerto.

A contralto; the lowest female singing voice.

With brilliance, spirit, or vigor; in a lively manner.

A gondola or similar open or enclosed carrier, especially on boats, lifts, or balloons.

Italian cured sausage, usually served sliced.

A hot, dry wind from the Sahara or the Mediterranean region.

The historical name for Japan used in Marco Polo's account.

A kind of crustacean, or a dish made from it.

A scherzo, especially in music.

Staccato; notes played in a short, detached manner.