Fast and slow
Tempo is the speed of the beat. Allegro is fast and adagio is slow.
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How fast or slow the beat goes is called the tempo. A fast tempo and a slow tempo have their own words. Allegro means fast. Adagio means slow.
Allegro is like running or skipping. Adagio is like a slow, sleepy walk.
March in place allegro, quick steps. Then march adagio, slow steps. Keep the beat even at each speed.
Tap the beat of a happy, quick song allegro. Then tap the beat of a lullaby adagio.
Tempo is how fast the beat goes. Allegro is fast and adagio is slow.
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