Pacing (Noun)
Meaning 1
Walking with slow regular strides.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Related Words
Meaning 2
(music) the speed at which a composition is to be played.
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- The conductor carefully considered the pacing of the final movement to create a sense of drama and tension.
- The pianist's awkward pacing of the nocturne threw off the entire ensemble's timing.
- The composer indicated a quickening of the pacing in the final bars of the piece to create a sense of urgency.
- The cellist's interpretation of the sonata featured an unusual pacing that highlighted the intricate melodies.
- Critics praised the orchestra's nuanced pacing of the symphony, which added depth and complexity to the music.