1. Tempo Markings:
* Tempo markings are Italian words used to indicate the speed of a piece of music. Examples include:
* Largo: Very slow
* Adagio: Slow
* Andante: Walking pace
* Moderato: Moderate
* Allegro: Fast
* Presto: Very fast
2. Metronome Markings:
* Metronome markings provide a more precise indication of tempo, using a number of beats per minute (BPM). For example:
* M.M. = 60 indicates 60 beats per minute.
* M.M. = 120 indicates 120 beats per minute.
3. Tempo Changes:
* Tempo changes within a piece of music are often indicated using terms like:
* Accelerando: Gradually getting faster
* Rallentando: Gradually getting slower
* A tempo: Returning to the original tempo
If you can provide more context or examples of what you mean by "prefix tempo," I may be able to give you a more specific answer.