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Does lento mean music that is played quickly or slowly?

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Lento means that the music is played slowly, at 40-60 beats per minute.

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What does slowly mean in music?

To play it slowly ... as in Adagio or Lento, perhaps.


What is a word meaning 'play very slowly' in music?

lento, largo


What is the slow movement in music?

lento


What is the meaning of the musical term lento?

Lento, in music means slow. Its slightly faster then "largo" (if you dont know what that means please click here http://www.audioenglish.net/dictionary/largo.htm) But its played at a staeady beat.


Becoming slower in music?

If you are asking for tempo markings that indicate the music to be played slow, then the words you're looking for are: Largo and Grave (grah-vay). Andante is a moderately slow "walking pace".


Largo music is what kind of music?

Very slow (40-60 bpm), like lento


Is there a kind of music called slow music?

Yes. Adagio, Lento, Grave [grah-vay].


There is no relationship between tempo and key?

Tempo and key are completely different components of a piece of music. Tempo is how quickly or slowly the piece is being played, whereas the key is which scale the piece is centered around. No matter which notes you play, they can be played at any tempo you wish!No, key refers to the music scale or chords that are dominant in the music. Tempo refers to how fast (or slow) the music 'moves'.Tempo and key are completely different components of a piece of music. Tempo is how quickly or slowly the piece is being played, whereas the key is which scale the piece is centered around. No matter which notes you play, they can be played at any tempo you wish!


What is the opposite of legato in music?

Adagio, a tempo marking indicating that the music is to be played slowly


What is a term for medium pace in music?

It depends how slow and what language. I use largo.


Is there a name for slow playing music with no singing?

There isn't really a specific word for it, beyond saying it's an instrumental. In classical music, instrumental music tends to be called by its tempo, such as Adagio or Lento, but popular music doesn't have that convention.


What is the difference between tempo and accent in music?

Tempo is the pace of the music (fast/slow), accent is the way the note is played-- quickly, or drawn-out.