Difference in these musical terms

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Can anyone tell the difference between all these?

Vivace vs Vivo
Allegro assai vs Molto allegro vs Allegro vivace
Allegro moderato vs Allegretto
Cantabile vs Sotto voce
Giocoso vs Giocando
Leggiero vs Leggero
Piu lento vs Meno mosso
Presto vs Molto vivo
Ma non troppo vs Ma non tanto
Con brio vs Con fuoco

I probably have more, just can't think of them all rn

[pianistavt]

The first step is to get their translations. Sometimes there will not be a clear distinction.  But other times - like cantabile (singing) vs sotto voce (literally, under voice, in effect, piano or pianissimo).  Chopin uses sotto voce quite a bit - but he also uses piano, they seem almost interchangeable, but some scholars may know of a difference ...

[lostinidlewonder]

Ask chatgpt:

Here's a breakdown:

Vivace vs Vivo: Both indicate a lively tempo, with "vivace" being faster than "vivo."

Allegro assai vs Molto allegro vs Allegro vivace: All denote fast tempos, with slight differences in intensity. "Allegro vivace" tends to be the fastest.

Allegro moderato vs Allegretto: Both are moderately fast, but "allegretto" is slightly slower and lighter than "allegro moderato."

Cantabile vs Sotto voce: "Cantabile" means in a singing style, while "sotto voce" means in a subdued or lowered voice.

Giocoso vs Giocando: "Giocoso" means playful, while "giocando" means playing or performing in a playful manner.

Leggiero vs Leggero: Both imply lightness, but "leggiero" is related to playing technique, while "leggero" refers to the overall style or character.

Piu lento vs Meno mosso: "Piu lento" means slower, while "meno mosso" means less movement or slower.

Presto vs Molto vivo: Both are very fast tempos, but "presto" is generally faster and more energetic than "molto vivo."

Ma non troppo vs Ma non tanto: Both mean "but not too much," with "troppo" indicating excessive and "tanto" referring to extent or quantity.

Con brio vs Con fuoco: "Con brio" means with spirit or vigor, while "con fuoco" means with fire or passion.