Grave
Slowest
Largo
Very Slow
Adagio
Slow
Andante
Walking pace; about 1 beat per second
Moderato
Medium
Allegro
Fast; rapid pace
Presto
Faster than allegro
Prestissimo
Very Fast
Ritardando
Gradually getting slower
Accelerando
Gradually increasing speed
Crescendo
Gradually louder
Decrescendo
Gradually softer
Legato
Smooth and connected
Staccato
Short; detached
Soprano
High Female voice
Alto
Low Female voice
Tenor
High Male Voice
Bass
Low Male voice