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Tempo
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Tempo is the speed of a piece of music.
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There are two ways to indicate tempo.
◦ Metronome markings
◦ Verbal descriptions
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Rhythm
Speed
Contour
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Are absolute and specific
Given as beats per minute
Can be estimated using a clock, but the
easiest way to find them (beats) is with a
metronome
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Metronomes come with tempo indications
written on them.
A tempo marking that is a word or phrase
gives the conductor an idea of how fast the
music should feel.
◦ Ex: Andante (medium slow tempo)
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Tempo depends on:
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Texture (tone quality)
Complexity (difficulty)
How often the beat gets divided
How fast the beats themselves are
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Traditionally, tempo instructions are given in
Italian.
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Can vary within a piece of music.
◦ If music speeds up, it is known as accelerando
◦ If music slows down it is known as rallentando or
ritardando
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Tempo changes are related to volume and
dynamics
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Largo: Slow & Broad
Adagio: Slow
Andante: “Walking” medium slow tempo
Moderato: Moderate/Medium
Allegro: Fast
Vivo / Vivace: Lively & brisk
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Presto: Very fast
Prestissimo: very very fast
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Beats per minute
Syncopation
Scales
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The Clef musicians start on
The tuning of the song
How fast the music should feel
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