Pulse and Tempo Flashcards
1
Q
What is Pulse?
A
The steady beat/ stroke of a music
2
Q
What words are used to describe pulse?
A
constant,throb \, stavlize etc
3
Q
What is tempo?
A
Tempo is the speed of a music
4
Q
What is a metronome and why are its markings important?
A
A device used to measure the speed of music by ticks representing the pulse and measured in BPM
The marking provide composers a more precise tempo of the song
5
Q
What is the meaning of these terms? Grave Lento Largo Larghetto Adagio
A
slow and solemn slowly slowly and steadily fairly slow slow and stately (literally at ease)
6
Q
What is the meaning of these terms? Andante Andantino Moderato Allegretto
A
at a walking pace
slightly faster than andante
moderately
moderately fast (less than allegro)
7
Q
What is the meaning of these terms? Allegro Vivace Vivo Presto
A
Fast, quickly, bright
fast and lively
lively
very fast
8
Q
What is the meaning of these terms? Con Moto Meno Mosso Piu Moto Rallentando/Ritardando Ritenuto A tempo Accelerando
A
With movement less movement fewer movements gradually getting slower held back (slowed down immediately) return to the original speed gradually getting faster
