ordinario
Definition of the Italian term ordinario in music:
- ordinary, usual, natural
- ordinary way of playing (used after a special playing technique)
- natural position (for example, the bow in its normal position on the strings)
Language
Italian
Singular
ordinario (m)ordinaria (f)
Plural
ordinari (m)ordinarie (f)
Abbreviation
ord.
Combinations
Italian musical terms that include ordinario:
- a tempo ordinario – in common time, 4/4...
- al ordinario – to the ordinary...
- in modo ordinario – in the ordinary way...
- modo ordinario – ordinary way...
- posizione ordinario – ordinary position (for example, the bow in its nor...
- tempo ordinario – common time, 4/4 time...
Musical examples
Music scores that include ordinario:
- Igor Stravinsky: The Firebird (1910) Page 7
Related terms
Italian musical terms related to ordinario:
- naturale – natural...
- naturalmente – naturally
- normale – normal, usual, natural...
- solito – usual, common, ordinary