Tempo Markings Flashcards
Lento
Very slow and <40
Largo
Slow and 40 - 60
Adagio
Leisurely/at ease and 60 - 76
Andante
Walking pace and 76 - 108
Moderato
Moderately and 108 - 120
Allegro
Fast “heartbeat tempo” and 120 - 168
Vivace
Lively and 168 - 176
Presto
Very fast 176 - 200
Very slow
Lento and <40
Slow
Largo and 40 - 60
Leisurely/at ease
Adagio and 60 - 76
Walking pace
Andante and 76 - 108
Moderately
Moderato and 108 - 120
Fast “heartbeat tempo”
Allegro and 120 - 168
Lively
Vivace and 168 - 176
Very fast
Presto and 176 - 200
<40
Lento which means very slow
40 - 60
Largo which means slow
60 - 76
Adagio which means leisurely or at ease
76 - 108
Andante which means walking pace
108 - 120
Moderato which means moderately
120 - 168
Andante which means fast, it is also known as “the heartbeat tempo”
168 - 176
Vivace which means lively
176 - 200
Presto which means very fast