Tempo Key words Flashcards
1
Q
What is tempo
A
The rate of a musical piece or passage indicated by one of a series of directions
2
Q
What is a slow tempo called in Italian terms
A
Lento
3
Q
What is a moderate speed called in Italian terms
A
Moderato
4
Q
What is a walking pace called in Italian terms
A
Andante
5
Q
What is a quick tempo called in Italian terms
A
Allegro
6
Q
What is extremely fast called in Italian terms
A
Presto
7
Q
What is getting gradually faster called in Italian terms
A
Accelerando
8
Q
What is getting gradually slower/holding back called in Italian terms
A
Ritarando
9
Q
What is a slight speed up and then slow down of the tempo (a changing speed) called in Italian terms
A
Tempo Rubato
10
Q
How would you right that there are 80 crotchet beats per minute
A
Crotchet = 80 / 80BPM(?)
