Description

Help your music students review Italian tempo terms, definitions, and beats per minute in a colorful and engaging way with this vibrant ice cream-themed tempo terms and definitions matching game.

Students build double-scoop ice cream cones by matching Italian tempo terms with their definitions and BPM ranges, and single scoop cones by matching additional tempo terms with their definitions, making music vocabulary practice fun and interactive!

If you use music games in piano lessons, you already know how helpful they can be for student engagement and concept retention. Here are all the reasons you’ll love this music tempo terms and definitions matching game.

 

This tempo terms and definitions matching game includes:

• 18 Italian tempo terms with definitions AND beats per minute (allegro, andante, etc.)
• 29 tempo markings that indicate changes in tempo and indicate style (ritardando, dolce, etc.) with definitions
• Colorful ice cream scoops and cones cards
• Black and white version for printing on colored card stock
• Blank cards for adding your own tempo terms
• Teacher instructions with game variations

 

Includes Italian tempo terms, definitions, and bpm:

• Tempo
• Adagio
• Allegretto
• Allegro
• Allegro Moderato
• Allegro Vivace
• Andante
• Andantino
• Grave
• Larghetto
• Larghissimo
• Largo
• Lento
• Moderato
• Prestissimo
• Presto
• Tranquillo
• Vivace

Includes terms and definitions:

• A Tempo
• Accelerando
• Alla
• Animato
• Assai
• Cantabile
• Con
• Dolce
• Espressivo
• Giocoso
• Grazioso
• Leggiero
• Maestoso
• Marcato
• Meno
• Molto
• Morendo
• Non Troppo
• Pesante
• Più
• Poco
• Poco a Poco
• Ritardando
• Ritenuto
• Scherzando
• Senza
• Sostenuto
• Stretto
• Subito

 

These tempo terms and definitions matching cards can be used to teach and reinforce:

• Understanding Italian tempo terminology
• Recognizing appropriate performance speeds and BPM ranges
• Identifying terms that indicate tempo changes
• Making connections between tempo terms and musical mood
• Developing musical vocabulary and literacy
• Preparing for music examinations and performances
• Reinforcing consistent practice tempos
• Enhancing overall musicianship and performance skills

 

Variety of game options for tempo terms practice:

• Build single-scoop cones by matching terms with definitions
• Create double-scoop ice cream cones by matching terms, definitions, and BPM ranges
• Turn cards face down for memory match
• Sort tempo terms by fast, medium, and slow categories
• Use as flash cards for quick tempo term recognition
• And more!

 

Why your piano students will love this tempo terms and definitions matching game:

• The colorful ice cream theme makes learning music theory more fun
• The font is easy to read for students of all ages
• Interactive gameplay keeps students engaged away from the bench
• Versatile difficulty levels work for beginners through intermediate students
• Visual and kinesthetic learning reinforces retention
• Creates a positive association with memorizing music terminology

 

This set of tempo terms and definitions matching cards is perfect for:

• Private piano lessons
• Group piano classes
• Music theory workshops
• Piano summer camps
• Music classroom centers
• Exam preparation
• Student practice incentives
• Piano parties and special events
• To use during at-home practice

 

How your students will benefit from this tempo game:

• Students learn important music vocabulary through playing a game
• The matching format helps solidify connections between terms and definitions
• Visual learners benefit from the colorful and memorable ice cream design
• Kinesthetic learners enjoy the hands-on experience of the game
• The game format transforms potentially dry music vocabulary into an enjoyable activity
• Students develop greater confidence with Italian tempo terms
• Preparation for music examinations becomes more engaging and memorable

 

Printing and Storage Tips:

• Print on card stock for durability
• Laminate for years of use
• Print the black and white version on colorful card stock for a pop of color
• Store in colorful 4×6 photo boxes for easy organization

 

Get this fun ice cream Italian tempo terms and definitions matching game today and help your piano students thrive week after week!

 

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