Andamento

Andamento

Andamento

Musical term of Italian origin

Andamento is an Italian musical term used to refer to a fugue subject of above-average length.[1]

Definition

The term was coined by G.B. Martini in the second volume of his work Esemplare, ossia Saggio fondamentale pratico di contrappunto (1775), which also featured the terms attacco and soggetto to refer to short and average-length fugue themes, respectively.[1] In Martini's definition, a fugue theme of six 4/4 bars could be described as an andamento.[1] The term found limited use outside of Italy, but has been discussed by scholars.[1]

Examples

References

  1. [1]
    Walker, Paul M. "Andamento". Grove Music Online. Oxford University Press.
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