Grade 2 Tempo

It tells how fast or slow the music is played.

(a)  

What tempo marking is very quickly.

• Andante

• Presto

• Allegro

• Largo

What tempo marking means very slow.

• Adagio

• Vivace

• Andante

• Lento

What tempo marking means to gradually slowdown?

• Accelerando

• Andante

• Ritardando

• Adagio

It means at a walking pace.

• Andante

• Presto

• Allegro

• Vivace

Vivace means___________.

• fast

• lively

• slow

• at a walking pace

Tempo markings are written in what language?

• English

• French

• Italian

• Germany

What does Accelerando mean?

• at a walking pace

• gradually slow down

• gradually speed up

• fast

Which of these is NOT a tempo term?

• Largo

• Piano

• Lento

• Adagio

Tempo is important in music because it gives expression and meaning to a song or a music piece.

• True

• False