Music Test: Understanding Tempo

Which of these tempos is the fastest?

• Largo

• Moderato

• Prestissimo

• Adagio

What does "Moderato" mean?

• To play fast and lively

• To play very slowly

• To play at a medium speed

• To play quickly

What tool helps musicians play at a steady tempo?

• Tuner

• Recorder

• Metronome

• Stopwatch

The word ________ means to play music slowly.

________ is the Italian word for very fast tempo.

A ________ makes clicking sounds at regular beats per minute (BPM).

Which of the following indicates a very slow tempo?

• Vivace

• Allegro

• Andante

• Largo