L'ISTESSO TEMPO
(Italian) Maintain the same tempo regardless of meter change.
LACRIMOSO
(Italian) In a sad, heartfelt manner.
LAGRIMOSO/LAMENTOSO
(Italian) In a sad, heartfelt manner.
LANGE
(German) Long.
LANGSAM
(German) Slowly.
LA NOIRE UN PEU MOINS LENTE QUE LA NOIRE POINTÉE PRÉCÉDENTE
(French) The quarter note will be slightly faster than the dotted quarter note of the preceding section.
LARGAMENTE
(Italian) Abbreviated "larg." In a large, broad style with vigorous and sustained tone. It does not imply a change in tempo.
LARGEMENT
(French) Abbreviated "larg." In a large, broad style with vigorous and sustained tone. It does not imply a change in tempo.
LARGHETTO
(Italian) Diminutive of 'largo'; slightly quicker than 'largo' but not as fast as 'andantino'.
LARGO
(Italian) Slow and broad, the slowest tempo marking. This marking usually implies a slow and stately style, with great breadth.
LAS
(French) Weary.
LEBHAFT
(German) Lively and animated.
LEGATO
(Italian) Smoothly connected and slurred together.
LÉGER
(French) Light and nimble.
LÉGÈREMENT
(French) Light and nimble.
LEGEREMENT RETENU
(French) Light and nimble, but held back in tempo; slowing the pace.
LEGEREMENT RUBATO
(French) Light and nimble and with rhythmic freedom.
LEGGIERO
(Italian) Abbreviated "legg." Light and airy.
LEICHT
(German) Light; easy; brisk.
LEICHT BEWEGT
(German) Lightly and with forward motion.
LEIDENSCHAFTLICH
(German) Passionately.
LEISE
(German) Softly; same as the Italian term 'piano'.
LENT
(French) A slow tempo between 'largo' (the slowest tempo marking) and 'andante' (a moderate,
leisurely pace).
LENT ET TRISTE
(French) Slowly and sadly.
LENTAMENTE
(Italian) Slowly.
LENTO
(Italian) A slow pace between 'largo' (the slowest tempo marking) and 'andante' (a moderate, leisurely pace).
LES TRIOLETS SANS RIGUEUR
(French) Perform the triplets without rigor or stiffness.
LETZTEN
(German) Last; previous.
LIBREMENT
(French) Liberated; free.
LOCO
(Italian) Perform as written, in its original location.
LOINTAIN
(French) Distant sounding.
LUGUBRE
(Italian) In a mournful, ponderous style.
LUNGA
(Italian) Prolong or sustain a note, 'fermata' (hold), or rest well beyond its original value.
LUSINGANDO
(Italian) In a flattering, coaxing style.
LUSTIG
(German) Merrily; lustily; gaily.