Abbreviations

A = alto
a 4 mani = four hands
ad lib = ad libitum, as desired, freely
Archi = strings
Armo = harmonium
Arpa = harp

B =bass
Bar = baritone
Bc = basso continuo
BClt = bass clarinet
Bd = volume
Blfl = recorder
BTr = bass trumpet

CampT = chimes, tubular bells, tubular chimes
Cann = cannon / canon
Cap = full choir, ripieno choir
CapChp = ripieno choir choral score
Cb = double bass
Cb-Trb = contrabass trombone
CdB = basset horn
Cel = celesta
Cemb = harpsichord
Cfg = contrabasson
Chit = guitar
Cimb = cimbasso
Cingl = english horn
Clt = clarinet
Cor = horn
Ctto = cornett
Crnt = cornet

Fav = favorit choir, favoritchoir
Fg = bassoon
Fl = flute

Gde = parish
Git = guitar
Glsp = chime bells, glockenspiel
GrC = Gran Cassa

Legni = woodwind(s)

Melinstr = melodic instrument

Ms = mezzo-soprano

Ob = oboe
Obca = oboe da caccia
Obda = oboe d'amore
Ofc = ophicleide
Org = organ
Ott = ottavino
Ottoni = brass instrument(s)

Perc = percussion
Pfte = pianoforte
Pic =piccolo

S = soprano
Sax = saxophone
Strum = instrument(s)

T = tenor
Tast = keyboard (instrument)
Tb = tuba
Timp = timpani
TI = taille
Tr = trumpet
Trb = trombone
Trg = triangle

Va = viola
Vada = viola d'amore
Vc = violoncello
Vcpic = violoncello piccolo
Ve = violas
Vga = viola da gamba
Vib = vibraphone
Vl = violin(s)
Vne = violone

Xil = xylophone