What does semplice mean in music?

semplice means "simply, plain".

What type of musical term is semplice?

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

What grade is semplice tested in?

semplice first appears at Grade 4 in ABRSM, AMEB and Trinity music theory exams, and stays in the syllabus for every grade above that.

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semplice — meaning in music

semplice is a musical term meaning simply, plain. It is a expression & other terms marking, first tested at Grade 4 in ABRSM, AMEB and Trinity music theory exams. From that grade on, every written paper expects you to know it on sight.

Definition

simply, plain

Expression & other termsFirst tested: Grade 4

Translations

French	simplement, clairement
German	einfach, schlicht
Italian	semplicemente, chiaro
Spanish	simplemente, simple
Chinese	简单地、简单地

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