Tempo markings, illustrated by baby goats
4 August 2017, 17:27 | Updated: 4 August 2017, 17:30
Confused about those markings in that piece you're learning? We've got dozens of super-cute baby goats to help you understand tempo in music...
Lento
(Italian: 'slow') The music is to be played at a slow pace.
Molto Lento
(Italian: 'very slow') To be played at a very slow pace
Adagio
(Italian: 'slowly') At a slow speed, but more lighthearted than adagio
Adagietto
(Italian: 'slightly slowly') At a slow speed, but more lighthearted than adagio
Andantino
(Italian: 'walking') Slightly slower than a walking pace
Andante
(Italian: 'walking'). Meaning the music should be played at a walking pace. Not too fast or slow.
Allegro
(Italian: 'lively'). The music should be played cheerfully, upbeat and brisk.
Affrettando
(Italian: 'becoming hurried') Increasing in speed
Presto
(Italian: 'quick') An instruction that a movement, section, or work is fast in tempo.
Prestissimo
(Italian: 'very quick') Very very fast pace
Accelerando
(Italian: 'getting faster') The pace of the passage increases gradually
Rallentando
(Italian: 'getting slower') The pace of the passage decreases gradually
Vivacissimo
(Italian: 'very vivacious') Very fast and lively
Allegro con moto
Presto - Prestissimo - Rallentando - Andante