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