Italian- Tempo Flashcards
1
Q
Grave
A
Slow and solemn (20–40 BPM)
2
Q
Lento
A
Slowly (40–45 BPM)
3
Q
Largo
A
Broadly (45–50 BPM)
4
Q
Adagio
A
Slow and stately (literally, “at ease”) (55–65 BPM)
5
Q
Adagietto
A
Rather slow (65–69 BPM)
6
Q
Andante
A
At a walking pace (73–77 BPM)
7
Q
Moderato
A
Moderately (86–97 BPM)
8
Q
Allegretto
A
Moderately fast, joyful (98–109 BPM)
9
Q
Allegro
A
Fast, quickly and bright (109–132 BPM)
10
Q
Vivace
A
Lively and fast (132–140 BPM)
11
Q
Presto
A
Extremely fast (168–177 BPM)
12
Q
Prestissimo
A
Even faster than Presto (178 BPM and over)
13
Q
Andantino
A
Slightly faster than Andante (78-83 bpm)
14
Q
Vivace
A
Vivacious/Lively
15
Q
Allargando
A
Slowing and broadening, becoming more stately and majestic
