Musical Tempo Display
Brighten up your music classroom and bring tempo to life with this Tempo Display Poster Set!
Designed to support musical understanding in a fun and engaging way, this set includes 8 beautifully illustrated posters ranging from Grave to Presto. Each poster features the Italian tempo term, a clear English definition, an approximate beats per minute (BPM) value, and a speedometer-style visual to help students conceptualise tempo.
Each poster also includes animal imagery to symbolise each tempo marking; from a slow-moving elephant for Adagio to a soaring eagle for Presto. These visuals make abstract concepts more relatable and memorable for learners of all ages.
Perfect for primary and secondary classrooms, the posters are colour-coded from slow to fast, making them ideal for wall displays, reference during lessons, or as part of a learning station.
Includes:
8 posters: Grave, Largo, Adagio, Andante, Moderato, Allegro, Vivace, Presto
Italian terms, English definitions, and approximate BPM
Colour coded gradient from slow to fast
Speedometer style visuals for BPM
Animal imagery to support understanding (e.g., elephant for Adagio, eagle for Presto)
This vibrant, visually rich resource supports tempo recognition in a way that is both informative and fun - a must have for every music classroom!


