The day the music did not die - Study Guide

Tempo

100

• This means the music is at fast tempo. Literally translates to “cheerful.”

What is Allegro?

200

The music is slow, at a relaxed tempo.

What is Adagio? 

300

This means the speed of the music is “at a walking pace.”

What is Andante?

400

• This means moderate tempo.

What is Moderato?

500

• This word is Italian for “broad;” a fairly slow tempo.

What is Largo?

600

This means the speed of the music is getting gradually faster.

What is Accelerando? 

700

This means the speed of the music is at a very fast tempo.

What is Presto?

800

• This term is used when the speed of the music is getting gradually slower.

What is Ritardando?