What does poco a poco mean in music?

poco a poco means "little by little".

What type of musical term is poco a poco?

poco a poco is a expression & other terms term — see the Theory Practice glossary for the rest of the expression & other terms word list.

What grade is poco a poco tested in?

poco a poco first appears at Grade 3 in ABRSM, AMEB and Trinity music theory exams, and stays in the syllabus for every grade above that.

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poco a poco — meaning in music

poco a poco is a musical term meaning little by little. It is a expression & other terms marking, first tested at Grade 3 in ABRSM, AMEB and Trinity music theory exams. From that grade on, every written paper expects you to know it on sight.

Definition

little by little

Expression & other termsFirst tested: Grade 3

Translations

French	petit à petit
German	nach und nach
Italian	poco a poco
Spanish	poco a poco
Chinese	一点一点

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