Here are some common tempo markings (go to Text/Styles/Tempo in Sibelius to input):
- Presto (very fast – ca. 140-170)
- Allegro (lively – ca. 120-145) NB ca. 2 beats per second
- Moderato (moderately – ca. 90-115)
- Andante (walking pace – ca. 75-105)
- Adagio (slow and stately – ca. 60-80) NB ca. 1 beat per second
- Largo (broadly – ca. 41-60)