Which tempo term literally translates to walking pace?

Which tempo term literally translates to walking pace?

• A. Adante
• B. Moderato
• C. Largo
• D. Allegro

Answer: (A)

Tempo markings tell you how fast to play. Andante literally means walking pace, coming from the Italian andare (to go). It describes a tempo comfortable for walking—slower than Moderato but quicker than Largo. The other terms set different speeds: Moderato is moderate, Largo is slow and broad, Allegro is fast and lively. So the term that directly signifies walking pace is andante.

Tempo markings tell you how fast to play. Andante literally means walking pace, coming from the Italian andare (to go). It describes a tempo comfortable for walking—slower than Moderato but quicker than Largo. The other terms set different speeds: Moderato is moderate, Largo is slow and broad, Allegro is fast and lively. So the term that directly signifies walking pace is andante.