Snel
Example: De drummer speelt snel om het ritme te houden.
Definition
"Snel" is an adverb used in music to describe playing or performing at a fast tempo or speed, as in 'The drummer plays snel to keep the rhythm.' It indicates briskness and quickness in the execution of musical notes or beats.
Etymology
The Dutch word "snel" comes from Old Dutch 'snel,' meaning quick or fast, related to the German 'schnell.' It has long been used to describe swiftness in various contexts, including music, where it denotes a rapid pace. Did you know? Its roots trace back to the Proto-Germanic word *snellaz, which also means quick or lively.
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"Snel" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (A2) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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