we TRUE or the statement is correct and FALSE is not 1. Tempo markings can be found anywhere in the piece 2. Tempo is the Italian word for time 3. Andantino is a little faster than Andante 4. Adagio means very slow 5. Vivace means very fast. 6. Lento means slow. 7. Ritardando means to return to the original speed of 8. A tempo means gradually become slow. 9. Allegro means fast, lively, and bright. 10. Moderato means to be at a moderate speed.​