Master Tempo in Music: Comprehensive Guide to Tempo Tags

July 10, 2024

Unlock the power of tempo in your music creations. Our comprehensive guide to tempo tags covers everything from the slowest Lento to the fastest Prestissimo, providing you with the knowledge to elevate your compositions. Bookmark this essential resource for detailed explanations and practical examples.

Tempo Tags Explained

Very Slow (Lento to Largo)

Grave: 20-40 BPM - Very slow and solemn.

Largo: 40-60 BPM - Broad and slow.

Larghetto: 60-66 BPM - Slightly faster than Largo but still slow.

Slow (Adagio)

Lento: 45-60 BPM - Slow and broad.

Adagissimo: Very slow.

Adagio: 66-76 BPM - Slow and stately.

Walking Pace (Andante)

Largamente: Broadly.

Andante: 76-108 BPM - At a walking pace.

Andantino: Slightly faster than Andante.

Moderate (Moderato)

Andante moderato: Between Andante and Moderato.

Moderato: 108-120 BPM - Moderately.

Allegretto: 112-120 BPM - Moderately fast.

Tempo comodo: At a comfortable pace.

Fast (Allegro)

Allegro moderato: 116-120 BPM - Moderately fast.

Allegro: 120-168 BPM - Fast and lively.

Allegro vivace: 132-140 BPM - Faster and lively.

Vivace: 140-176 BPM - Lively and fast.

Allegro assai: Very fast.

Molto allegro: Very fast.

Very Fast (Presto to Prestissimo)

Allegrissimo or Allegro vivace: 172-176 BPM - Very fast and lively.

Presto: 168-200 BPM - Very fast.

Prestissimo: 200+ BPM - As fast as possible.

Additional Terms Reflecting Change or Character

Accelerando: Gradually speeding up.

Ritardando: Gradually slowing down.

Rallentando: Broadening, often implying a decrease in tempo.

Rubato: Flexible tempo for expressive purposes.

Mosso: Movement, more lively.

Con moto: With motion.

Tempo primo: Return to the first tempo.

Doppio movimento: Double the speed.

Sostenuto: Sustained, can imply a slower tempo.

Allargando: Broadening, usually slowing down.

Stringendo: Pressing on faster.

Tranquillo: Tranquilly, can imply a slower tempo.

Con brio: With vigor, implies a lively tempo.

Cantabile: In a singing style, the tempo can vary.

Scherzando: Playful or joking.

Tempo di marcia: March tempo, variable.

Tempo giusto: Strict, exact tempo.

Animato: Animated or lively.

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