A slow tempo is considered – largo (40–60 bpm), larghetto (60–66 bpm) and adagio (66–76 bpm). 

What is another name for slow tempo?

Lento – slow (45–60 bpm) Larghetto – rather slow and broad (60–66 bpm) Adagio – slow with great expression (66–76 bpm) Adagietto – slower than andante (72–76 bpm) or slightly faster than adagio (70–80 bpm)

What is slow music called?

ADAGIO. “Slowly” When a piece of music specifies the tempo — or speed — as “adagio,” it should be played slowly, at approximately 65-75 beats per minute (b.p.m.) on a metronome. “Adagio” can also be used as a noun to refer to any composition played at this tempo.
 

What does slow tempo mean in music?

Instrumental music with three kinds of tempo (fast tempo: >120 bpm, presto and allegro; medium tempo: 76–120 bpm, moderato and andante; and slow tempo: 60–76 bpm, adagio and larghetto) was selected by three music professors.
 

What are the words for tempo?

synonyms for tempo

• cadence.
• momentum.
• pace.
• velocity.
• bounce.
• downbeat.
• measure.
• meter.

What is soft slow music called?

Adagio (Italian: ‘slow’). Meaning the music should be played slowly. Barber’s ‘Adagio’ is a fantastic example of this. Allegro (Italian: ‘lively’).
 

What is a slow melody called?

nocturne: a moderately slow piece, usually for piano, of dreamy, contemplative character and song-like melody.

What are slow beat songs called?

Note that the beats per minute are rough indications and there are lots of different opinions of what the actual BPM would be.
Italian Terms for Slow Tempo.

Italian term	Definition	Bpm
Grave	very slow, solemn	25–45 bpm
Largo	slowly and broadly	40–60 bpm
Lento	slowly	45–60 bpm
Larghetto	fairly slow and broadly	60–66 bpm