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tempo Definition

tempo (tem)

noun pl. tempos -·pos or tempi -·pi (-pē)

  1. the speed at which a musical composition is, or is supposed to be, performed: it is indicated by such notations as allegro, andante, etc. or by reference to metronome timing
  2. rate of activity; pace the tempo of modern living

Etymology: It < L tempus, time: see temper

tempo Idioms

in tempo

conforming to the speed at which a piece of music is, or should be, played

out of tempo

  1. not in tempo
  2. Jazz deliberately deviating from the regular tempo; rubato
tempo Synonyms

tempo

n.

tempo Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • operation: The rapid tempo of operations becomes the key factor in the analysis of time.

Converse of object

  • tap: Delay time can be quickly set using the push-button knob or via tap tempo.
  • adjust: Full Step mode that lets you adjust the tempo over a range of 30 through 252 in steps of one.
  • vary: Do not perform the kata at a steady pace but vary the tempo as appropriate.
  • alter: Select the Pen icon and the Master icon to alter the tempo along the tracks.
  • slow: Chris slows the tempo for the next number Long is the time, hard is the road.
  • relax: The slightly more relaxed tempo is a trick of studio production of course.

Adjective modifier

  • upbeat: Tenderly sung with gentle harmonies and a bouncy upbeat tempo ensures the album is worms a way into your heart.
  • frenetic: However, the frenetic tempo of e-commerce makes it inevitable that mistakes will occasionally occur.
  • slow: Britain 1926 was moving according to a slower tempo than Russia in 1905 or 1917.
  • mid: The stand out tracks include the new single ' Save Room ' , a mid tempo classic soul number.
  • leisurely: I liked '100 Years from Today ' because it was played at a more leisurely tempo.
  • steady: Select a nice steady tempo; there is plenty of time for fast playing later.

Modifies a noun

  • marking: There are several " tempo markings " which specify approximate speeds.
  • groove: No dancefloor killers, just smartly arranged mid tempo grooves.
  • workout: Salsa dancing is a great high tempo workout that can also be built into your social life.
  • tune: Another up tempo tune, bolstered by a thumping back beat and simple yet contagious melody.
  • indication: Hogwood provides an ornamentation table with advice on interpretation, as well as tempo indications and ideas for the execution of dotted rhythms.
  • song: Also I need suggestions of some good up tempo song.. .

Noun used with modifier

  • master: By entering the Clip View, I can see the timing of my recording against the master tempo.