Tempo

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?

• dynamics

• tempo

• texture

• lento

Tempo is usually measured in beats per minute. Which of the following reflects the fastest tempo?

• Largo

• Vivace

• Presto

• Allegro

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

• fast

• slow

• very slow

• fast and lively

Benny is writing a slow, sweet love song. What tempo marking should he write at the beginning of his composition?

• Lento

• Moderato

• Andante

• Largo

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

• in the middle of the piece

• at the beginning of the piece

• towards the end of the piece

• at the second measure of the piece

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?

• Leron-Leron Sinta

• Ili-ili Tulog Anay

• Sitsiritsit

• Bahay Kubo

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?

• Largo

• Allegro

• Presto

• Moderato

Tempo may vary or change in movement from slow to fast or from fast to slow. What tempo is gradually becoming faster?

• Presto

• Accelerando

• Largo

• Ritardando

A joyful musical piece should be played in a fast and lively tempo. Which of the following tempo marking fits this tempo?

• Vivace

• Allegro

• Largo

• Moderato

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?

• Accelerando

• Presto

• Moderato

• Ritardando