tempo Flashcards
1
Q
super duper slow
A
grave
2
Q
slow and dignified
A
largo
3
Q
(slowly) at a slow speed
A
lento
4
Q
(at ease) slow, but not as slow as largo
A
adagio
5
Q
(walking pace) moderately slow but moving along
A
andante
6
Q
(andante+) slightly faster than andante
A
andantino
7
Q
(moderate) at a moderate speed
A
moderato
8
Q
(joyful) moderately fast
A
allegro
9
Q
(lively) fast and energenic
A
vivace
10
Q
(ready) very fast
A
presto
11
Q
(Presto+) as fast as possible
A
prestissimo
12
Q
accelerating
A
accelerando
13
Q
slowing down
A
ritardondo/rallantando
14
Q
suddenly slowing down for dramatic effect
A
ritenuto
15
Q
note is held until conductor says not to
A
fermata
