Gradual Tempo Changes
Gradually slowing down (this word is used more often)
ritardando
Slow tempo Hint: This word translated directly into slow
adagio
What is allegro?
Fast, cheerful, and quick
What is tempo?
The speed of a piece
Gradually playing faster (this word is used more often)
accelerando
What is moderato?
moderate speed
What is vivace?
Lively and fast
What is molto or più? Hint: Molto translates straights into the answer in english
more or more
Gradually getting slower (word not used as often) Hint:Think of another word for Ritardando
Rallentando
moderately slow tempo (walking speed)
andante
What is presto?
Quickly or very fast
What is Poco?
A little
Gradually getting faster (this word is not used as often)
stringendo
What is largo?
Very slow
Faster than andante but slower than allegro
What is allegretto?
What is meno? Hint: It translates straight into the answer
Less
Broadening of the tempo, slower
allargando
Very slow and solemn
Grave
Allegretto is...
Moderately fast
What is l'istesso?
It means to keep the tempo the same