Rhythms
Instrument Families
Tempo
100

How much does a whole note get?

4 beats

100

This family is played by blowing into the mouthpiece

Woodwind

100

How many beats per minute does a largo get?

40-60 beats per minute

200

How much does a half note get?

2 beats

200

This family makes noise when it is shaken or scraped

Percussion

200

How many beats per minute does an andante get?

50-108 beats per minute

300

How much does a quarter note get?

1 beat

300

This family produces sound of vibration

String

300

How many beats per minute does a moderato get?

108-120 beats per minute

400

How much does an eighth note get?

1/2

400

This family has a funnel shaped mouthpiece

Brass

400

How many beats per minute does an allegro get?

120-168 beats per minute
500

How much does a sixteenth note get?

1/4

500

This instrument family has to be played by keys, pushing buttons, and has parallel levers

Keyboard

500

How many beats per minute does a presto get?

168-200 beats per minute