Music Theory: Tempo

Question 1

Presto

Answer 1

very fast; 200 beats per minute (BPM)

Question 2

Allegro

Answer 2

fast; 120 beats per minute (BPM)

Question 3

Moderato

Answer 3

moderate; 108 beats per minute (BPM)

Question 4

Andante

Answer 4

“at a walking tempo/pace”; 84 beats per minute (BPM)

Question 5

Adagio

Answer 5

slow; 72 beats per minute (BPM)

Question 6

Lento/Grave

Answer 6

very slow; 40 beats per minute (BPM)