Feel the beat
- POSTED ON: 26 Jul, 2024
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- POSTED BY: Bhavya Venkatesh
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Have you ever wondered why some songs make you want to dance super fast while others make you feel relaxed and calm? It’s all about tempo!
Tempo, which is an Italian word, means the speed of a song or music. It is measured in beats per minute (BPM). For instance, a music piece with moderato tempo (moderate pace) could range between 80-100 beats per minute. Tempo markings are usually found at the beginning of a piece of music, so that the singer or player knows how slow or fast it should go.
Here are some common Italian names that are used to indicate tempo.
Largo: slow and broad (40-60 BPM)
Adagio: slow, with great expression (60-70 BPM)
Andante: at a walking pace (76–108 BPM)
Moderato: at a moderate speed (108–120 BPM)
Allegro: fast, quick, and bright (120–156 BPM)
Presto: very, very fast (168–200 BPM)
Task for you! Based on what you have just read, can you arrange these tempos in the correct order?