Final answer:
Musical tempos range from the slowest, Largo, to the fastest, Prestissimo, with gradual increases in speed through Adagio, Andante, Moderato, Allegro, and Vivace.
Step-by-step explanation:
When discussing the speeds of tempo in music from the slowest to the quickest, we often use Italian terms to describe the pace at which a piece of music should be played. The tempo is the speed at which a piece of music is played, and it has a direct impact on how music is perceived and felt by listeners. In arranging these tempos, we begin with Largo, which is very slow and broad.
Following that, we have Adagio, which means slow and stately (literally, 'at ease'). Moving up in speed, we come to Andante, meaning walking pace. Then there is Moderato, indicating a moderate pace, and Allegro, which means fast, quick, and bright. A step further in speed is Vivace, indicating a lively and brisk pace. Finally, Presto, is very fast, and Prestissimo, which is even faster, at the top of the tempo hierarchy.