What Do you call Speed in Music?

The speed of music is referred to as its "tempo". Tempo is an Italian word that literally means "time". In music, tempo refers to the rate of speed or pace at which a piece of music is played. It can be measured in beats per minute (bpm). Common tempo markings include:

- Adagio = Very slow

- Andante= = (walking pace)

- Moderato = Moderately

- Allegro.= lively, cheerful fast

- Vivace = lively and fast.