Assai vs Poco

Side-by-side comparison of two musical terms.

	Assai	Poco
Definition	Very or quite — a modifier that intensifies the tempo or expression marking it accompanies	A little; slightly — used to qualify other musical directions
Category	modifier	modifier
Pronunciation	ahs-SAH-ee	POH-koh
Origin	Italian	Italian
BPM	—	—
Synonyms	—	a little slightly
Antonyms	—	Molto Assai
Usage	—	The phrase marking reads poco crescendo, indicating a gentle swell rather than a dramatic one.

Definition: Very or quite — a modifier that intensifies the tempo or expression marking it accompanies
Category: modifier
Pronunciation: ahs-SAH-ee
Origin: Italian

Definition: A little; slightly — used to qualify other musical directions
Category: modifier
Pronunciation: POH-koh
Origin: Italian
Synonyms: a little slightly
Antonyms: Molto Assai
Usage: The phrase marking reads poco crescendo, indicating a gentle swell rather than a dramatic one.