> > >>>>2. Should there be a "canceling expression" of some sort for > tempi, i.e. > >>>>should a rit---always either be followed with an "a tempo" or > a "q=XXX" > >>>>tempo marking? > >>> > >>> > >>>Yes. > >> > >>What would you place when it's not 'a tempo', but you don't want the > >>specificity of "q=xx"? > > > > > > How about Allegro? Adagio? Moderato? Poco meno mosso? Whatever fits. > > > > None are a marking that solely indicates a tempo. They indicate > character, mood, etc. Plus, if the composer uses English for all > indication, what would you recommend?
If you want to indicate a tempo, use a metronome marking. If you want to use English, by all means use English. What's the problem? -Lee _______________________________________________ Finale mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale
