TEMPO

So, you know how when we listen to music, it can either be fast or slow? That's what we call the tempo. Think of it like the speed of the song. If you're running really fast, you're going at a high tempo. And if you're walking really slowly, you're going at a low tempo.

Musicians use a special way to measure tempo called beats per minute (BPM). This means how many beats (like tapping your foot to the rhythm) there are in one minute of the song. So a really fast song might have 180 BPM, while a slow song might only have 60 BPM.

The tempo can really change the feeling of the music. A fast tempo can make you feel excited and energetic, like you just want to dance all night. A slow tempo can be calming and relaxing, like you're sitting by a cozy fire and just taking it easy.

And sometimes, songs can even change tempo throughout the song. This is called a tempo change or a tempo shift. It's like the music is trying to tell a story, and the tempo helps to show how the feeling changes over time.

So next time you listen to music, see if you can identify the tempo and how it makes you feel. It's amazing how something so simple can have such a big impact on the way we experience music!