Music Tempo Quiz

What does the term "tempo" refer to in music?

• The pitch of the music

• The speed of the music

• The volume of the music

• The key of the music

Which tempo marking indicates a very slow speed?

• Allegro

• Vivace

• Largo

• Presto

What does "Adagio" mean in terms of tempo?

• Fast

• Slow

• Very fast

• Moderate speed

Which tempo marking is often called a "walking tempo"?

• Andante

• Presto

• Vivace

• Allegro

What does "Moderato" indicate in music?

• Very slow

• Moderately fast

• Very fast

• Gradually slower

Which tempo marking means "fast"?

• Largo

• Allegro

• Adagio

• Andante

What does "Vivace" mean in terms of tempo?

• Slow

• Very fast

• Moderate speed

• Gradually slower

Which tempo marking is faster than "Vivace"?

• Allegro

• Presto

• Andante

• Largo

What does "Ritardando" mean?

• Gradually faster

• Gradually slower

• Return to previous tempo

• Very fast

What is the meaning of "Accelerando"?

• Gradually slower

• Gradually faster

• Very slow

• Return to previous tempo