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Musical Terms

Disclaimer: Musical terminology has evolved over time and can vary significantly nowadays. BPM values are approximate—adjust them for the musical style, the composer's intent, and the performance context. Video references are illustrative only and may not fully represent a term's usage.
TermDefinition
AdagioSlowly, typically between 60-70 BPM.Set BPM: 60
AdagiettoSlowly, but slightly faster than Adagio, typically between 70-80 BPM.Set BPM: 70
AllegrettoModerately fast, typically between 110-120 BPM.Set BPM: 110
AllegrissimoVery fast, faster than Allegro, typically above 160 BPM.Set BPM: 160
AllegroFast, lively, cheerful, typically between 120-160 BPM.Set BPM: 120
Allegro moderatoModerately fast, but slower than Allegro, typically between 115-126 BPM.Set BPM: 115
AndanteAt a walking pace, typically between 66-100 BPM.Set BPM: 66
Andante moderatoBetween Andante and Moderato, typically between 80-108 BPM.Set BPM: 80
AndantinoModerately slow, slightly faster than Andante, typically between 75-100 BPM.Set BPM: 75
GraveVery slow, solemn, typically below 40 BPM.Set BPM: 30
LarghettoSlow and broad, slightly faster than Largo, typically between 50-66 BPM.Set BPM: 50
LargoSlow and broad, typically between 40-60 BPM.Set BPM: 40
LentoSlow, typically between 45-60 BPM.Set BPM: 45
ModeratoModerately, typically between 108-120 BPM.Set BPM: 108
PrestoVery fast, typically between 168-200 BPM.Set BPM: 168
PrestissimoExtremely fast, faster than Presto, typically above 200 BPM.Set BPM: 200
VivaceLively and fast, typically between 156-176 BPM.Set BPM: 156
VivacissimoVery fast and lively, faster than Vivace, typically between 172-176 BPM.Set BPM: 172

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