beats per minute, the usual measurement of tempo
Bpm
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Tempo I
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the first tempo, as the original tempo
Tempo primo
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the first tempo, as the original tempo
Tempo rubato
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the freedom to make small changes in tempo during the progress of the piece to enhance its musical effect, irregular tempo
A tempo
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Italian
the original speed; a direction to return to the original speed after a deliberate change of tempo
Allemand
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French
a dance of German origin with 4 moderate beats to the bar, although sometimes written as two longer beats in a bar, often the…
Allemande
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French
a dance of German origin with 4 moderate beats to the bar, although sometimes written as two longer beats in a bar, often the…
Almain
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French
a dance of German origin with 4 moderate beats to the bar, although sometimes written as two longer beats in a bar, often the…
Almand
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French
a dance of German origin with 4 moderate beats to the bar, although sometimes written as two longer beats in a bar, often the…