Ma non troppo
But not too much — a moderating instruction that tempers an accompanying direction
Category
modifier
Pronunciation
mah non TROH-poh
Origin
Italian
Length
72 words · 1 min read
About Ma non troppo
Ma non troppo restrains the marking it follows: allegro ma non troppo means fast but not too fast. It gives performers permission to hold back slightly, avoiding excess.
More modifier terms
Molto
View all modifierterms →Very; much. A modifier that intensifies another musical direction.
Poco a pocoLittle by little — a gradual, incremental change applied to any musical direction
MaBut — introduces a contrasting or limiting qualification
SenzaWithout — removes a previously applied technique or quality
Non troppoNot too much — a restraining qualifier for tempo or expression
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