Questions and Answers
Put the following tempo markings in order: Vivace, Moderato, Presto, Largo, Adagio, Allegro, Andante
In a 6/8 pattern, which beat is down and which is up?
1 is down, 6 is up
In a 4/4 pattern, which beat is down and which is up?
1 is down, 4 is up
In a 3/4 pattern, which beat is down and which is up?
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What is an ictus?
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What does rubato mean?
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What does allegro mean?
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What does andante mean?
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What does accelerando mean?
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What does presto mean?
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What does moderato mean?
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What does largo mean?
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What does adagio mean?
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Study Notes
Tempo Markings and Definitions
- Larghissimo: Very, very slow, typically 20 bpm and below.
- Grave: Slow and solemn, ranging from 20 to 40 bpm.
- Lento: Slow tempo, between 40 to 60 bpm.
- Largo: Broad and slow, within the range of 40 to 60 bpm.
- Larghetto: Rather broad, slightly faster than Largo, 60 to 66 bpm.
- Adagio: Slow and stately tempo, literally means "at ease," ranging from 66 to 76 bpm.
- Adagietto: Rather slow, clocking in from 70 to 80 bpm.
- Andante moderato: A tempo that is slightly slower than Andante.
- Andante: At a walking pace, typically 76 to 108 bpm.
- Andantino: Slightly faster than Andante.
- Moderato: A moderate speed, defined as 108 to 120 bpm.
- Allegretto: Moderately fast, but slower than Allegro.
- Allegro moderato: Moderately quick, between 112 to 124 bpm.
- Allegro: Fast, quickly, and bright, typically ranging from 120 to 168 bpm.
- Vivace: Lively and fast, roughly around 140 bpm, quicker than Allegro.
- Vivacissimo: Very fast and lively tempo.
- Allegrissimo: Very fast.
- Presto: Extremely fast, ranging from 168 to 200 bpm.
- Prestissimo: Extremely fast, exceeding 200 bpm.
Time Signatures and Conducting Beats
- 6/8 Pattern: The 1st beat is conducted down, while the 6th beat is conducted up.
- 4/4 Pattern: In this structure, the 1st beat is down, and the 4th beat is up.
- 3/4 Pattern: Conducting has the 1st beat down and the 3rd beat up.
Musical Concepts
- Ictus: The point of the beat, can be either oral or physical.
- Rubato: A flexible tempo, often interpreted as "to steal" time or rhythm.
- Allegro: A term meaning cheerful and lively.
- Andante: Translates to "walking speed" or a leisurely stroll.
- Accelerando: Indicates gradually increasing speed in tempo.
- Presto: Means very fast tempo.
- Moderato: Described as moderately paced.
- Largo: Refers to a broad and slow pace.
- Adagio: Simply means slow tempo.
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Test your knowledge of music tempo markings with this engaging flashcard quiz. Place terminology like Vivace, Moderato, and Presto in the correct order while exploring their meanings and BPM ranges. Perfect for music students and enthusiasts alike!
