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tempo

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈtɛmpoʊ/ · UK /ˈtɛmpəʊ/

tempo means: The speed at which music is played or an activity happens.

noun

SPEED OR RATEB2

The speed at which music is played or an activity happens.

  • The song has a slow tempo.
  • The drummer increased the tempo.
  • We need to raise the tempo of our work.

Similar words: pace, speed, rate

Common phrases: fast tempo, slow tempo, increase the tempo

MUSICAL SPEEDB2

The speed of music, measured by how many beats occur in a minute.

  • This song has a slow tempo.
  • The conductor changed the tempo halfway through.
  • Can you keep a steady tempo?

How to use it: at a ... tempo (Play the melody at a slower tempo.)

Similar words: pace

Common phrases: fast tempo, slow tempo, increase the tempo

RELATIVE TIMINGC2

How early or late an event happens compared with when it might otherwise happen.

  • The study examined the tempo effect.
  • Later births can produce a tempo effect.
  • A tempo adjustment accounts for changes in birth timing.

Similar words: timing

Common phrases: tempo effect, tempo adjustment

Questions about tempo

What does tempo mean?

The speed at which music is played or an activity happens.

What is tempo in other languages?

Türkçe: tempo · Español: tempo · Français: tempo · Deutsch: Tempo · Italiano: tempo · 日本語: テンポ

How do you pronounce tempo?

In American English /ˈtɛmpoʊ/; in British English /ˈtɛmpəʊ/.

How do you use tempo in a sentence?

The song has a slow tempo. The drummer increased the tempo.

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