Introduction
Tempo is the speed or pace of a song. In band music, tempos are usually marked by Italian terms.
Through this lesson you will explore these terms and their meanings.
Task
Your job is to listen to examples of different tempos and figure out what the Italian words mean.
For your final product you must create your own examples of the different tempos that we have explored. Some examples of what you can use for a final product: a video, a storyboard, drawings, a cartoon, a slideshow.
Once your product is complete you will share it with a partner.
Process
There are all kinds of different tempos. Learn some of the Italian words for different tempos with this wordsearch.
The most common tempos we see in band are: Largo, Adagio, Andante, Allegro and Presto. What are the definitions of these tempos?
What does largo sound like?
What does adagio sound like?
What does andante sound like?
What does allegro sound like?
What does presto sound like?
Now it's your turn! Create a product showing what largo, adagio, andante, allegro and presto mean to you! Be creative! Have fun!
Evaluation
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Multimedia Project : Tempo |
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Teacher Name: E Colby |
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Student Name: ________________________________________ |
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CATEGORY |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
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5 Tempos |
All five tempos are present. |
Four tempos are present. |
Two or Three tempos are present. |
One tempos is present. Information is poorly defined. |
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Accuracy |
All tempos are defined clearly, accurately and above expectations. |
All tempos are defined accurately. |
Most of the tempos are defined accurately. |
The tempos are poorly defined. |
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Originality |
Product shows a large amount of original thought. Ideas are creative and inventive. |
Product shows some original thought. Work shows new ideas and insights. |
Uses other people\\\'s ideas (giving them credit), but there is little evidence of original thinking. |
Uses other people\\\'s ideas, but does not give them credit. |
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Attractiveness |
Makes excellent use of font, color, graphics, effects, etc. to enhance the presentation. |
Makes good use of font, color, graphics, effects, etc. to enhance to presentation. |
Makes use of font, color, graphics, effects, etc. but occasionally these detract from the presentation content. |
Use of font, color, graphics, effects etc. but these often distract from the presentation content. |
Conclusion
Tempo is a very important part of music. It tells us how fast or slow a piece should be. Through this assignment you are now able to explain and demonstrate what common band tempos are. You will be able to use this information for your entire band career!