1. What is the meaning of tempo? __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________
2. What are the tempo markings that indicate slow speed? Fast speed? __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________
3. How will you perform a song with the following tempo markings; accelerando (accel.) and ritardando (rit.)? __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________
4. Why is it important to follow the tempo markings indicated in a song? __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ 5. Suppose that you are selected as one of the musical instrumentalists to perform in a big event organized by your teachers. You notice these tempo markings; Vivace, Presto, and Allegro on various parts of the musical piece. How will you play your instruments based on the said tempo markings? ________________________________________________
Answers & Comments
Answer:
1.it means the rate of speed of a musical piece or passage indicated by one of a series of directions (such as largo, presto, or allegro) and often by an exact metronome marking
2. the tempo marking of slow speed is lento or Adagio and fast is Allegro or presto