Which term describes tempo close to walking pace but slightly faster?

• A. Concerto
• B. Alla
• C. Animato
• D. Andantino

Answer: (D)

Tempo markings tell you how fast to play. Andante means walking pace, so the term that describes a tempo just a bit faster than that—still comfortable and steady but with a touch more lift—is andantino. This places it between a calm walking pace and a livelier tempo, which fits the idea of "close to walking pace but slightly faster."

Concerto isn’t a tempo, but a musical form featuring a soloist with orchestra. Alla by itself isn’t a tempo marking; it’s a style indication used in phrases like “alla marcia” or “alla breve.” Animato describes a mood—animated and lively—more than a precise speed. So andantino best fits the description of a tempo just above walking pace.