Practice 8.1 Tempo Terms

What does the term "Grave" mean in musical terminology?

• Extremely slow, solemn

• Fast, quick, bright

• Moderately fast

• Brisk, lively, very fast

Which term describes a "moderate walking pace" in music?

• Allegro

• Andante

• Presto

• Vivace

What is the meaning of "Allegro" in musical terms?

• Slow and broad

• At ease; slow and stately

• Fast, quick, bright

• Extremely fast

Which term means "extremely fast" in music?

• Moderato

• Allegretto

• Presto

• Adagio

Which of these terms is the fastest among the terms we are learning?

• Moderato

• Vivace

• Presto

• Allegro

What does "Adagio" mean in musical terminology?

• At ease; slow and stately

• Moderately fast

• Brisk, lively, very fast

• Extremely slow, solemn

Which term is used to describe a "moderately fast" tempo in music?

• Allegretto

• Lento or Largo

• Vivace

• Grave

What does "Vivace" mean in musical terms?

• Slow and broad

• Moderately

• Brisk, lively, very fast

• At ease; slow and stately

Which term means "slow and broad" in music?

• Moderato

• Lento or Largo

• Allegro

• Presto

What is the meaning of "Moderato" in musical terminology?

• Extremely fast

• Moderately

• Fast, quick, bright

• Slow and broad