Adagio – slow and stately (literally, “at ease”) (55–65 BPM) Adagietto – rather slow (65–69 BPM) Andante – at a walking pace (73–77 BPM) Moderato – moderately (86–97 BPM)

Is allegro or adagio faster?

Adagio – slow with great expression (66–76 bpm) Adagietto – slower than andante (72–76 bpm) or slightly faster than adagio (70–80 bpm) ... Allegro – fast, quick, and bright (120–156 bpm) (molto allegro is slightly faster than allegro, but always in its range; 124-156 bpm)

What does adagio mean in tempo?

(Entry 1 of 2) : at a slow tempo —used chiefly as a direction in music.