Music Theory - How To Decipher Tempo Markings In Music

The video tutorial explains the concept of tempo in music, likening it to a speedometer. It details how tempo markings in sheet music indicate the speed of music using notes, equal signs, and numbers, which refer to beats per minute (BPM). A practical example with a metronome demonstrates how changing the tempo marking affects the music's speed. The video also covers the adjective system of tempo markings, which uses words to describe a range of tempos, and concludes with suggestions for further learning in music theory.

What does the number in a tempo marking represent?

• The speed of the music in BPM

• The number of notes in a measure

• The pitch of the notes

• The volume of the music

How does changing the BPM from 76 to 112 affect the music?

• It alters the melody

• It makes the music slower

• It changes the key of the music

• It makes the music faster

What is the BPM range for the tempo marking 'largo'?

• 60 to 90 BPM

• 30 to 60 BPM

• 120 to 150 BPM

• 90 to 120 BPM

Which of the following is NOT a tempo marking adjective?

• Andante

• Presto

• Forte

• Allegro

What distinguishes adjective-based tempo markings from modern tempo markings?

• They are used only in classical music

• They represent a range of tempos

• They indicate a specific BPM

• They are not used in sheet music