The Tempo Tunes Challenge

Aiden, Mason, and Benjamin are in a band. They are discussing the speed of the beat in their new piece of music. What is the term for this?

• Melody

• Harmony

• Tempo

• Pitch

Jemarion, Arikus, and Liem are at a party. When a song comes on that makes them want to jump and dance quickly, what kind of tempo does the song most likely have?

• Largo

• Allegro

• Adagio

• Andante

Evelyn, Grace, and Michael are needing to study quietly together. They want to play a song with a slow tempo. Which of the following songs should they choose?

• "Happy" by Pharrell Williams

• "Let It Go" from Frozen

• "Someone Like You" by Adele

• "Uptown Funk" by Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars

James, Kai, and Aiden formed a band and they are practicing for their upcoming concert. If they want to play a song that is very fast and lively, which tempo term should they use?

• Presto

• Moderato

• Lento

• Grave

Ethan, Avery, and Kai are at a party. The DJ starts playing a song with a fast tempo. How does this usually make them feel?

• Sleepy

• Excited

• Sad

• Calm

During a band practice, Maya, Mia, and Jackson were having trouble keeping the tempo. What instrument could they use to help them?

• Guitar

• Piano

• Metronome

• Violin

Noah, Grace, and Abigail are in a band. If they want to play a song at a walking pace, which tempo marking should they use?

• Vivace

• Andante

• Allegretto

• Largo

Daniel, Arjun, and Aria are part of a school orchestra. Their next piece should be played quickly. What instruction might the composer use to get this across to them?

• Fortissimo

• Crescendo

• Allegro

• Pianissimo

Henry, Nora, and Rohan are listening to a song with a slow and solemn tempo at their music class. This type of song might make them feel:

• Joyful

• Reflective

• Anxious

• Energetic

Emma, Aria, and Arjun are in a music class. Their teacher asked them to identify the term that is NOT a tempo term. Which one is it?

• Andante

• Forte

• Presto

• Largo