Grave
Very slow and solemn; the slowest and most serious tempo.
Category
tempo
Pronunciation
GRAH-veh
Origin
Italian
Tempo
25–45 BPM
Length
78 words · 1 min read
About Grave
Grave is the slowest commonly used tempo marking, typically around 25–45 BPM. More than just a speed instruction, it carries a heavy emotional weight, calling for a solemn, weighty interpretation.
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