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MUSIC 6
FOURTH QUARTER
Week 2

Aralin: Different Tempo Markings

MELC: Demonstrates the different kinds of tempo marks in a song from the
community. MU6TX-IVa-b-3

Key Concepts

• What is tempo?
Tempo refers to the rate of speed at which a piece of music or any musical
composition should be played.

Tempo is written above the first bar on a piece of music sheet.

It is measured in beats per minute (BMP). One beat every second is 60 BPM.

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Activity 1
Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer.
1. Tempo refers to the rate of _____________of music.
A. beat
B. heart
C. speed
D. metronome
2. Andante means ___________.
A. medium/walking pace
B. lively
C. slow
D. fast
3. The tempo which means gradually becoming faster is __________________.
A. andante
B. accelerando
C. presto
D. ritardando
4. Which tempo means gradually becoming slower?
A. Andante
B. Accelerando
C. Presto
D. Ritardando
5. This tempo means very fast.
A. Largo
B. Vivace
C. Presto
D. Ritardando

Activity 2
Directions: Look at the songs below. Sing the song according to its tempo. Answer the
questions that follow.

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1. In what word can you find the tempo allegro? Andante? Accelerando? in the
song Sitsiritsit?

2. List down the tempo markings found in the song Sitsiritsit.

1. Sing and clap the tempo of the songs SITSIRISIT and BAYAN KO. Can you tell the
difference between the two songs?
2. Compare the following tempo.
A. allegro and moderato
B. andante and accelerando
3. Based on the tempo of the songs, what emotion is being conveyed?

Activity 3
Directions: Sing and Clap the tempo of the songs below. Send the video of your output in
Grade 6 GC.

1. Manang Biday
2. Are You Sleeping?
3. Row, Row, Row Your Boat
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Answer the following questions.

1. What can you say about the tempo of the three songs?
2. What do you feel while doing the activity?
3. Which one do you like most? Why?

Rubric for Activity 3

POINTS DESCRIPTION EQUIVALENT

5 Outstanding
4 Very good
3 Good
2 Fair
1 Needs more practice
All tempo markings are observed in his/her
performance.
Only 4 tempo markings are used/ observed in
his/her performance
Only 3 tempo markings are used/ observed in
his/her performance
Only 2 tempo markings are used/ observed in
his/her performance
Only 1tempo marking is used/ observed in
his/her performance

Activity 4
Directions: Demonstrate the different tempo in the song “Pandangguhan”. Answer the
questions that follow.

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Questions:
1. Did you follow the different tempo markings in the song PANDANGGUHAN?

2. Associate a particular movement of an animal similar to VIVACE.

3. What tempo is similar to an activity that you usually do like walking around the
house?
4. Write down the lyrics of the song under moderato tempo.
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_________

Guide Questions:

1. Why do we need to identify the tempo of a song?

2. Do you think music exist without tempo? Why? ________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________

3. If you are given a chance to showcase your skill or talent, what attitude you must
possess to achieve your goal? Why and how? __________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________

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Answer Key
Activity 1
1. C
2. A
3. B
4. D
5. C

Activity 2
1. allegro, andante, accelerando
2. Allegro
3-5 Answer may vary

Activity 3
1-3 Use Rubric
4-5 Answer may vary

Activity 4
1. Vivace, moderato, accelerando, largo, allegro, ritardando
2. Answer may vary
3. Answer may vary
4. Dahil sa ikaw mutyang paraluman walang singanda sa dagat Silangan. Mahal na hiyas ang puso
mo hirang

References:

Quinitio Ligaya Bautista Garcia, Cipriano, Eduardo V., Buhain, Eliseo P., Brioso, Juliet
H., Lacia, Diana Alcoba, Alonzo, Almira Alcoba and Solano, Gernalyn Andres.
The 21st Century MAPEH in ACTION, REX Book Store Inc. 2016

Valdecantos, Emelita C. Umawit at Gumuhit 6, Saint Mary’s Publishing Corporation,

1999

Prepared by:

Rey L. Castro
Michael D. Tenizo
Nessy A. Castro
Chinito B. Cadlaon
Janette D. Laguisma
Rina V. Natonton

Reviewed by:

Rosalyn C. Gadiano
Felipe L. Argueza Jr.
Annalyn D. Mangurali

For inquiries or comments, write or call:

Department of Education – MIMAROPA Region

Meralco Avenue, corner St. Paul Road, Pasig City, Philippines 1600
Telephone No. (02) 863-14070
Email Address: lrmds.mimaroparegion@deped.gov.ph
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