Tempo
Markings that indicate speed and pace: from largo to prestissimo.
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A tempotempoReturn to the original tempo after a deviation.AccelerandotempoGradually getting faster.AdagiettotempoSlightly faster than adagio, a moderately slow tempo between 70 and 80 BPMAdagiotempoSlow, at easeAlla brevetempoCut time — a tempo marking indicating two minim beats per bar instead of four cr…AllegrettotempoModerately fast, slightly slower than Allegro.AllegrotempoFast, lively tempoAndantetempoAt a walking pace; moderately slow.AndantinotempoSlightly faster than Andante, though historically debated.GravetempoVery slow and solemn; the slowest and most serious tempo.LarghettotempoRather broadly, slightly faster than Largo.LargotempoVery slow and broad; the slowest standard tempo marking.LentotempoSlow, between Adagio and Largo.Meno MossotempoLess motion; slower.ModeratotempoAt a moderate tempo; neither fast nor slow.Più MossotempoMore motion; faster.PrestissimotempoAs fast as possible; the fastest standard tempo marking.PrestotempoVery fast; one of the quickest tempo markings.RallentandotempoGradually slowing down; broadening the tempo.RitardandotempoGradually slowing downRubatotempoFlexible, stolen timeStringendotempoPressing forward; an instruction to accelerate the tempo with increasing urgency…Tempo di valsetempoIn waltz time — a moderate triple-time tempo suitable for dancingTempo giustotempoAt a strict, regular tempo without flexibility or rubatoTempo primotempoReturn to the original tempo.VivacetempoLively and fast; performed with energy and brightness.VivotempoLively and vivacious, similar to Vivace.
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