Unscramble Words Basic Introduction to Beat and TempoOnline version A basic introduction to what beat and tempo are by PROYECTO ORFEO 1 What is a beat? that is constant Continuous ticking regular and . . 2 the speed is Tempo beat . . 3 What is a metronome? measures Musical that tempo tool . . 4 A metronome uses tempo markings, which tell us... fast music should be the How . . 5 Metronome specific absolute and markings are . . 6 beats markings Metronome are in minute given per . . 7 Markings usually appear... beginning of Above the staff piece the at the . . 8 instructions Tempo Italian are in . . 9 Accelerando, Ritardando, Ritenuto, and Rallentando indicate... tempo in basic Gradual the changes . . 10 Tempo markings such as Largo and Andante are... relative more descriptions Verbal and are which subjective . .