Presto
very fast
Allegro
fast and bright or “march tempo”
Andante
a walking pace
Largo
very slow
Grave
solemn and slow
Lento
very slow
Vivace
lively and fast
Adagio
slow and stately
Andantino
alternatively faster or slower than andante
Moderato
moderately
Accelerando
speeding up
Ritardando
immediate slowing down
Rinenuto
slightly slower, temporarily holding back
Rubato
free adjustment of tempo for expressive purposes