Q4 Music 6 WW1: Tempo

1. One important aspect in music is that musicians give attention to singing or playing in a specific rate of speed. Which element of music shows how fast or slow the song is to be played or sang?

• PrestoA. dynamics

• B. tempo

• C. texture

• D. Lento

2. Tempo is usually measured in beats per minute. Which of the

following reflects the fastest tempo?

• A. Largo

• B. Vivace

• C. Presto

• D. Allegro

3. The first measure of Sitsiritsit is labelled Allegro. How will you sing the song?

• A.fast

• B. slow

• C. very slow

• D. fast and lively

4. Benny is writing a slow, sweet love song. What tempo marking should

he write at the beginning of his composition?

• A. Lento

• B. Moderato

• C. Andante

• D. Largo

5. In the musical piece Pandangguhan, where do we find the tempo marking Vivace?

• A. in the middle of the piece

• B. at the beginning of the piece

• C. towards the end of the piece

• D. at the second measure of the piece

6. Exposing children to our own folk songs will create a feeling of love and

patriotism for Filipino music. Which of the following folk song has a

slow tempo?

• A. Leron-Leron Sinta

• B. Ili-ili Tulog Anay

• C. Sitsiritsit

• D. Bahay Kubo

7. Aling Nena sings Ili-Ili Tulog Anay as a lullaby to let her little child help

to sleep. Which of the following is the tempo marking for this song?

• A. Largo

• B. Allegro

• C. Presto

• D. Moderato

8. Tempo may vary or change in movement from slow to fast or from fast

to slow. What tempo is gradually becoming faster?

• A. Presto

• B. Accelerando

• C. Largo

• D. Ritardando

9. A joyful musical piece should be played in a fast and lively tempo.

Which of the following tempo marking fits this tempo?

• A. Vivace

• B. Allegro

• C. Largo

• D. Moderato

10. Tempo changes within the composition provide contrast and variety

to the whole composition. Which of the following tempo marking shows

a gradual change to a slower tempo?

• A. Accelerando

• B. Presto

• C. Moderato

• D. Ritardando