Tempo in Music: Learn the Basics for Year 6

Question 1

Which Italian term means 'fast'?

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Allegro

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Andante

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Largo

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Moderato

Question 2

A piece of music with a slow and stately tempo is often described as:

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Majestic

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Brisk

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Lively

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Urgent

Question 3

What symbol indicates a gradual increase in tempo?

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>

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<

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=

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||

Question 4

If a piece of music is marked 'Moderato', what does this tell you about the speed?

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Medium paced

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Very fast

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Quite slow

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Extremely slow

Question 5

To indicate a decrease in tempo when conducting, you should:

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Decrease the arm speed

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Widen the arm movements

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Increase the arm speed

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Narrow the arm movements

Question 6

What does the number 120 indicate in the musical notation ♩ = 120?

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The number of beats per minute

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The pitch of the notes

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The length of each note

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The time signature

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a way to indicate tempo in music?

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Hand gestures

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Metronome markings

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Tempo words

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Musical symbols

Question 8

What is the term used to describe the speed of music?

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Tempo

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Pitch

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Harmony

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Rhythm

Question 9

What Italian term describes a very slow tempo?

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Adagio

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Andante

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Allegro

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Prestissimo

Question 10

What musical marking indicates a gradual increase in tempo?

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Accelerando

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Ritardando

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Diminuendo

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Crescendo

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a type of tempo in music?

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Loud

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Fast

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Slow

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Moderate

Question 12

What is the Italian word for 'very fast' in music?

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Presto

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Largo

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Adagio

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Moderato

Question 13

How can tempo affect the mood of a song?

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It can create different emotions, such as excitement or calmness.

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It has no impact on the mood.

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It only affects the speed of the song.

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It only affects the volume of the song.

Question 14

What is the tempo of a song that is played at a moderate speed?

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Andante

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Allegro

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Vivace

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Largo

Question 15

Which of the following songs is likely to have a fast tempo?

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Highway to Hell

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Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

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Happy Birthday

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Let It Go

Question 16

Which term describes a fast tempo?

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Allegro

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Adagio

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Largo

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Andante

Question 17

What is the main purpose of a metronome?

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To set a specific tempo

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To measure volume

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To indicate pitch

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To detect rhythm patterns

Question 18

Which scenario would require a slower tempo?

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A lullaby

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A marching band

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A dance party

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A car race

Question 19

How many beats are in one measure of music with a 4/4 time signature?

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4

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2

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3

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5

Question 20

How are tempo and rhythm different?

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Tempo is the speed of the music, while rhythm is the pattern of beats.

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Tempo is the pattern of beats, while rhythm is the speed of the music.

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Tempo and rhythm are the same thing.

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Tempo is the pitch of the music, while rhythm is the speed of the music.

Question 21

How does a conductor communicate tempo changes to an orchestra?

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By waving their wand

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By tapping their feet

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By using a metronome

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By singing the tempo

Question 22

How would a fast tempo typically make music sound?

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Lively and energetic

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Calming and soothing

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Slow and reflective

Question 23

Which factor does NOT affect the tempo of a piece of music?

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Audience's age

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Composer's wishes

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Genre of music

Question 24

Do 'accelerando' and 'ritardando' mean the same thing?

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No, accelerando means to speed up, while ritardando means to slow down.

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Yes, they mean the same thing.

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No, accelerando means to slow down, while ritardando means to speed up.

Question 25

How can tempo affect the mood of a piece of music?

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Tempo can create different moods, such as happiness, sadness, or excitement.

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Tempo has no effect on mood.

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Tempo only affects the speed of the music.

Question 26

How does tempo help composers communicate their message?

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Tempo can emphasize specific emotions or create a desired atmosphere.

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Tempo has nothing to do with the composer's intended message.

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Tempo only affects the overall length of the music.

Question 27

Which musical element is most affected by tempo?

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Rhythm

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Pitch

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Volume

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Timbre

Question 28

Which of these pieces of music would likely have the slowest tempo?

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Lullaby

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Marching band song

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Pop song

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Rock song

Question 29

What is a metronome used for?

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Keeping a steady beat

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Measuring sound volume

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Tuning instruments

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Changing the tempo of music

Question 30

Which of the following tempo markings indicates the fastest tempo?

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Allegro

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Andante

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Larghetto

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Adagio

Question 31

A song with a slow tempo would feel how?

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Relaxed and calming

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Bright and cheerful

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Dramatic and suspenseful

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Lively and energetic

Question 32

Which musical term means 'very fast'?

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Prestissimo

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Adagio

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Larghetto

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Andantino

Question 33

A piece of music with a tempo marking of 'Moderato' is played at a tempo that is:

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Moderate

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Very slow

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Very fast

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Extremely fast

Question 34

Which visual representation indicates a fast tempo?

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Many short notes

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Straight lines

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Few long notes

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Curved lines

Question 35

Identify the tempo of a song that makes you want to dance.

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Fast

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Very fast

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Moderate

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Slow