Question

Maurice is a pianist practicing for a performance next week. The piece he has chosen begins moderato but midway through has a ritardando. The piece ends adagio. What element of Maurice’s piece do these terms describe?
Group of answer choices

form

tempo

rhythm

chords

Answer 1

The terms "moderato," "ritardando," and "adagio" refer to changes in the speed of the music, which are related to **tempo**. Thus, the correct answer is **tempo**.