Italian Speed Indications

Adagissimo

Slower than Adagio

Adagio

Leisurely (66 - 76 m.m. = metronome mark)

Adagietto

Faster than Adagio

Allegretto

Slower than Allegro

Allegro

Fast (120 - 168 m.m.)

Andante

Walking pace (76 - 108 m.m.)

Andantino

Faster than Andante

Largo

Slow, broadly (45 - 60 m.m.)

Larghetto

Faster then Largo

Lento

Very Slow (less than 45 m.m.)

Moderato

Moderately fast (108 - 120 m.m.)

Presto

Fast (169 - 200 m.m.)

Prestissimo

Very fast (200 plus m.m.)