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Senza

Without — removes a previously applied technique or quality

Category
modifier
Pronunciation
SEHN-tsah
Origin

Italian

Length
201 words · 2 min read

About Senza

Senza ("without") is the direct opposite of con and instructs the performer to omit or remove something. Common usages include senza sordino (without mute), senza pedale (without sustain pedal), senza vibrato (without vibrato), and senza tempo (without strict tempo, freely).

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