TEMPO
Thinking of different tempos in terms of familiar things makes them easier to remember. So — we prepared lots of fun ways to teach them to you. Scroll and Constance are here to assist.
Each tempo has a specific pace and feel. Music Tempos can be written in any language, but most often are notated in Italian.
Scroll, we are quite sure you know this – Why are tempos written in Italian?
Long standing tradition is the reason that Italian is the most prominent language used for tempo designations. Composers began to include specific instructions in their music during the early years of string-instrument development.
Tempos evolve, and they continue to develop today. That should cover it, Q.
Everyone remembers that string instruments were prevalent in Italy.
Written tempos began to be commonly used during the Renaissance period (c. 1400-1600).
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