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Fast and slow

Arts & Music · Music theory first steps · ages 5-7
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  1. Tempo means how fast or slow the beat goes.

    Circle one:   True   False

  2. What does allegro mean?

    • Fast
    • Slow
    • Loud

  3. What does adagio mean?

    • Slow
    • Fast
    • Quiet

  4. A slow, sleepy lullaby has which tempo?

    • Adagio
    • Allegro
    • Forte

  5. Skipping quickly around the room is most like which tempo?

    • Allegro
    • Adagio
    • Piano

  6. Adagio means fast.

    Circle one:   True   False

  7. The music speeds up from slow to fast. It is changing from adagio toward which word?

    • Allegro
    • Piano
    • Rest

  8. A fast song and a slow song can both have a steady beat.

    Circle one:   True   False

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  1. True · Tempo is the speed of the beat.
  2. Fast · Allegro means a fast tempo.
  3. Slow · Adagio means a slow tempo.
  4. Adagio · A slow song is adagio.
  5. Allegro · Quick movement matches allegro, a fast tempo.
  6. False · Adagio means slow, not fast.
  7. Allegro · Getting faster moves toward allegro.
  8. True · The beat can be fast or slow and still stay even.
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