Basic tempo markings Larghissimo very, very slow (20 bpm and below) Grave slow and solemn

mn (20-40 bpm) Lento very slow (4060 bpm) Largo very slow (4060 bpm), like lento Larghetto rather broadly (6066 bpm) Adagio slow and stately (literally, at ease) (6676 bpm) Adagietto rather slow (7080 bpm) Andante at a walking pace (76108 bpm) Andante Moderato a bit faster than andante Andantino slightly faster than andante Moderato moderately (101-110 bpm) Allegretto moderately fast (but less so than allegro) Allegro moderato moderately quick (112124 bpm) Allegro fast, quickly and bright or march tempo (120139 bpm) Vivace lively and fast (140 bpm) (quicker than allegro) Vivacissimo very fast and lively Allegrissimo very fast Presto very fast (168200 bpm) Prestissimo extremely fast (more than 200bpm) Mood markings with a tempo connotation Agitato agitated, with implied quickness Furioso to play in an angry or furious manner Lacrimoso tearfully, sadly Morendo dying Pattico with great emotion Spiccato slow sautill, with a bouncy manner Tranquillamente adverb of tranquillo, calmly