MUSIC 2251 Chapter 7: Musical Expression: Tempo + Dynamics

• School: Ohio State University
• Department: Music
• Course: MUSIC 2251
• Professor: Austin McCabe

Document Summary

Ch 7 - musical expression: tempo + dynamics. Tempo is the rate of speed, or pace, of the music. Carries emotional implications ex) we talk fast when excited and slow when tired/sad. Italian words are used to describe tempo. A tempo - in time/return to original pace. Words that describe a change in pace. Dynamics denote the volume at which music is played. Italian words that denote loudness and softness. By the early 20th century, few decisions were left to the performer at all . Bc composers wrote down expression marks increasingly.