How to set the tempo with AI music

Lento to Largo (Very Slow)

  • Grave: 20-40 BPM
  • Largo: 40-60 BPM
  • Larghetto: 60-66 BPM

Adagio (Slow)

  • Lento: 45-60 BPM
  • Adagissimo: Very slow
  • Adagio: 66-76 BPM

Andante (Walking Pace)

  • Largamente: Broadly
  • Andante: 76-108 BPM
  • Andantino: Slightly faster than Andante (but sometimes interpreted as slightly slower than Andante)

Moderato (Moderate)

  • Andante moderato: Between Andante and Moderato
  • Moderato: 108-120 BPM
  • Allegretto: 112-120 BPM
  • Tempo comodo: At a comfortable pace

Allegro (Fast)

  • Allegro moderato: 116-120 BPM
  • Allegro: 120-168 BPM
  • Allegro vivace: 132-140 BPM
  • Vivace: 140-176 BPM
  • Allegro assai: Very fast
  • Molto allegro: Very fast
  • Vivacissimo: Very lively and fast

Presto to Prestissimo (Very Fast)

  • Allegrissimo or Allegro vivace: 172-176 BPM
  • Presto: 168-200 BPM
  • Prestissimo: 200+ BPM

Additional Terms

  • Accelerando: Gradually accelerating or speeding up
  • Ritardando: Gradually slowing down
  • Rallentando: Broadening, often implying a decrease in tempo
  • Rubato: Flexible tempo for expressive purposes
  • Mosso: Movement, more lively
  • Con moto: With motion
  • Tempo primo: Return to the first tempo
  • Doppio movimento: Double the speed
  • Sostenuto: Sustained, can imply a slower tempo
  • Allargando: Broadening, usually slowing down
  • Stringendo: Pressing on faster
  • Tranquillo: Tranquilly, can imply a slower tempo
  • Con brio: With vigor, implies a lively tempo
  • Cantabile: In a singing style, the tempo can vary
  • Scherzando: Playful or joking
  • Tempo di marcia: March tempo, variable
  • Tempo giusto: Strict, exact tempo
  • Animato: Animated or lively