Tempo Explored (Junior Cert Music): Flashcards
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What is tempo?
What is tempo?
The speed or pace of a piece of music
What does tempo affect?
What does tempo affect?
The energy and mood of a piece
Largo
Largo
Very slow
Adagio
Adagio
Slow
Andante
Andante
Walking pace
Moderato
Moderato
Medium speed
Allegro
Allegro
Fast
Presto
Presto
Very fast
Accelerando
Accelerando
Gradually get faster
Rallentando/Ritardando
Rallentando/Ritardando
Gradually slow down
Poco
Poco
A little
Molto
Molto
A lot or very
A tempo
A tempo
Go back to the original speed
Can tempo change during a piece?
Can tempo change during a piece?
Yes, it can change to make music more interesting or expressive