The Turtle and the Hare: Tempos in

Music

The Turtle and the Hare: Tempos in

MusicIndicates the speed or pace of

a given piece of musicIndicates the speed or pace of

a given piece of music

Imagine tapping your toe or head banging to your

favorite piece of music….

» You will be moving to the tempo, which will be slow, medium or fast.

» In music, a tempo is given to the performer to let them know what speed to play.

Where is the tempo and what does it look like?

Where is the tempo and what does it look like?

The tempo is found above or below a staff of music.

The initial tempo is in the top left hand corner of the piece.

The tempo is found above or below a staff of music.

The initial tempo is in the top left hand corner of the piece.

Are you smart enough?Are you smart enough?

In music, tempos are given using words in the Italian language.

Mamma Mia, get ready for

some Italiano!

In music, tempos are given using words in the Italian language.

Mamma Mia, get ready for

some Italiano!

Let’s start with SLOW tempos

Let’s start with SLOW tempos

Say the word and s-t-r-e-t-c-h it out

LARGO

He’s in no hurry…

Very Slow

SLOW TemposSLOW Tempos

Adagio

Imagine saying it like these ladies-

“Adahhhhgio” with the pinky up

Not as slow as largo

MEDIUM TemposMEDIUM Tempos

AndanteAndante

Called a “walking tempo”

Enjoying the scenery- Walking with medium speed

MEDIUM TemposMEDIUM Tempos

ModeratoModeratoSounds like the word “moderate,” which means reasonable or medium speed.

Enjoying a ride through the trails

FAST TemposFAST Tempos

AllegroFaster than

andante

AllegroFaster than

andante

Sprinters run at top speeds of 25 mph.That’s FAST!

FAST TemposFAST Tempos

PRESTOVery fast speed

PRESTOVery fast speed

Race cars can reach speeds of over 220 mph. That’s VERY fast!

A Quick Timeline of Tempos

A Quick Timeline of Tempos

Slow Medium Fast

Here are your choices:

-Allegro-Andante-Presto-Adagio-Largo-Moderato

Here are your choices:

-Allegro-Andante-Presto-Adagio-Largo-Moderato

1.

2.

1.

2.1.

2.

In the next slide, put the pictures with the correct

tempo

In the next slide, put the pictures with the correct

tempo

There are 2 correct answers for each picture

There are 2 correct answers for each picture

1. 2.3.

4.

5.6.

Click when you’re readyIf you need a quick review, click the ?

I Loves You Porgy by Keith Jarrett

A. Largo

B. Presto

C. Moderato

Limehouse Blues by Cannonball Adderly

A. Adagio

B. Allegro

C. Moderato

The Bird and the Worm by Owl City

A. Largo

B. Presto

C. Moderato

All You Need is Love by the Beatles

A. Presto

B. Largo

C. Andante

How High the Moon by the Other Guys

A. AndanteB. Largo

C. Moderato

William Tell Overture by Rossini

A. AdagioB. Presto

C. Allegro

Just a couple of extras:Just a couple of extras:

The tempo is also given a number that equals the BPM (beats per minute.)

A metronome will click the tempo to help you practice playing precisely.

The tempo is also given a number that equals the BPM (beats per minute.)

A metronome will click the tempo to help you practice playing precisely.

Links to more tempo information…

Links to more tempo information…

Wikipedia- Tempo Article

San Francisco Symphony- Tempo

Free Metronome Online

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Wikipedia- Tempo Article

San Francisco Symphony- Tempo

Free Metronome Online

Free Metronome for your Ipod touch or Iphone