Tempo time; The speed of music e.g. 120 BPM
Grave solemn; Slow and solemn, slower than largo
Largo broad; Slow and dignified
Larghetto; a little bit broad Not as slow as largo
Lentando; slowing Becoming slower
Lento: Slow
Tardo: Slow
Adagio; ad agio, at ease Slow, but not as slow as largo
Adagietto; little adagio Faster than adagio; or a short adagio composition
Andante; at a walking pace Moderately slow, flowing along
Andantino; slightly faster than andante slightly faster than andante
Moderato; moderately At a moderate speed
Allegretto; a little bit joyful Slightly slower than allegro
Largamente; broadly Slow and dignified
Mosso; moved Agitated
Allegro; joyful; lively and fast Moderately fast
Sostenuto; sustained, A slowing of tempo, often accompanied by legato playing
Fermata; Symbol that tells you to increase the length of a certain note.
Presto; ready, Very fast
Prestissimo; very ready, Very very fast, as fast as possible
Accelerando: accelerating Accelerating
Affrettando: becoming hurried Accelerating
Allargando: slowing and broadening Slowing down and broadening, becoming more stately and majestic, possibly louder
Ritardando(rit): slowing down dramatically, decelerating.
Rallentando(rall); becoming progressively slower Decelerating
Rubato; Free flowing and exempt from steady rhythm
Accompagnato; The accompaniment must follow the singer who can speed up or slow down at will
Alla: Srict tempo at a marching pace (e.g. 120 bpm)
A tempo; Return to the previous tempo
L'istesso tempo: "At the same speed."
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Non-FictionThis book contains information on basic music theory for those wanting to introduce themselves to music and composition. It includes exercises and practices to help you learn quickly, all for free.
