tempo

noun
UK: /ˈtempəʊ/
US: /ˈtempoʊ/

  1. The speed at which a piece of music is played.

    1. The tempo of the song is very fast.
    2. The conductor increased the tempo during the exciting part of the symphony.

  2. The rate or speed of an activity or movement.

    1. The tempo of life is slower in the country.
    2. The team needs to increase the tempo of their attacks if they want to score more goals.

Synonyms

rate beat speed cadence pace

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "tempo" in English means: The speed at which a piece of music is played., The rate or speed of an activity or movement..

The phonetic transcription of "tempo" is /ˈtempəʊ/ in British English and /ˈtempoʊ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "tempo": rate, beat, speed, cadence, pace.

Example usage of "tempo": "The tempo of the song is very fast.". More examples on the page.