Tempo Terminology Flashcards
1
Q
Prestissimo
A
As fast as possible
2
Q
Presto
A
Very fast
3
Q
Allegro
A
Fast, quickly
4
Q
Allegretto
A
Moderately fast
5
Q
Moderato
A
Moderately paced
6
Q
Andantino
A
Moderately slow
7
Q
Andante
A
Slow but moving
8
Q
Adagio/Lento
A
Slow
9
Q
Larghetto
A
Very slow but moving
10
Q
Largo
A
Very slow and broad
11
Q
Grave
A
Very slow and heavy
12
Q
Ritardando
A
Gradually slower
13
Q
Rallentando
A
Gradually slower and broader
14
Q
Ritenudo
A
Suddenly slower
15
Q
Allargando
A
Gradually slower and louder
