Tempo (Noun)
Meaning 1
The rate of some repeating event.
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
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Meaning 2
(music) the speed at which a composition is to be played.
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- The conductor carefully set the tempo for the orchestra before they began to play the complex symphony.
- The pianist struggled to maintain a steady tempo throughout the challenging piece.
- The tempo of the jazz song was fast and energetic, with a lively rhythm that got the crowd moving.
- The composer indicated a moderate tempo for the second movement of the concerto.
- The tempo of the lullaby was slow and soothing, helping to calm the fussy baby.