A level theory: Tempo

Which of the following Italian tempo terms is the slowest?

• Presto

• Andante

• Allegro

• Largo

Which of the following terms means 'at a walking pace'?

• Allegro

• Moderato

• Andante

• Vivace

Which of the following terms is fastest?

• Allegro

• Allegretto

Which of the following tempo terms means 'lively/quick'?

• Grave

• Vivace

• Allegro

• Lento

Which of the following tempo terms means 'very fast'?

• Lento

• Allegro

• Presto

• Allegretto

Which of the following terms means 'freely/robbed time'?

• Rubato

• Accelerando

• Rallentando

• Ritenuto

What does 'accelerando' mean?

• Gradually slowing down

• Freely/free time

• Gradually speeding up

• Immediately slower

Which of the following Italian tempo terms both mean to gradually slow down?

• Presto and allegro

• Andante and andantino

• Largo and lento

• Rallentando and ritardando