AP Theory 1.5 - Tempo Marks

What is the definition of the musical term "presto"?

• Very slow

• Very fast

• Moderately slow

• At a walking pace

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Which tempo marking indicates a speed slower than "allegro" but faster than "andante"?

• Largo

• Allegretto

• Presto

• Grave

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Arrange the following tempo markings from slowest to fastest: largo, allegro, andante.

• Allegro, Andante, Largo

• Largo, Andante, Allegro

• Andante, Largo, Allegro

• Largo, Allegro, Andante

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What does the musical term "andante" mean?

• At a walking pace

• Very fast

• Very slow

• Moderately fast

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Which of the following tempo markings is the slowest?

• Allegro

• Moderato

• Grave

• Lento

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Compare the tempo markings "adagio" and "largo". Which one is generally slower?

• Adagio

• Largo

• Both are the same

• Neither, they are faster

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What is the definition of the musical term "allegro"?

• Slow and solemn

• Fast and lively

• At a walking pace

• Very slow

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Which tempo marking is faster: "moderato" or "allegretto"?

• Moderato

• Allegretto

• Both are the same

• Neither, they are slower

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What does the musical term "lento" mean?

• Very fast

• Slow

• Moderately fast

• At a walking pace

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Which of the following tempo markings is faster than "adagio" but slower than "allegro"?

• Presto

• Andante

• Grave

• Largo

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