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Tempo: meaning, definitions and examples

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tempo

 

[ หˆtษ›mpoสŠ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

music

The speed at which a piece of music is played. Tempo is typically indicated by Italian terms such as 'andante' (at a walking pace), 'allegro' (fast and lively), or 'adagio' (slow and stately).

Synonyms

pace, rhythm, speed

Examples of usage

  • The conductor set the tempo for the orchestra before they began playing.
  • She asked the pianist to slow down the tempo during the sad part of the composition.
Context #2 | Noun

general

The rate or speed of motion or activity; pace.

Synonyms

pace, rate, speed

Examples of usage

  • The project is progressing at a rapid tempo.
  • He walked at a brisk tempo to catch the bus.

Translations

Translations of the word "tempo" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tempo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฎเคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zeit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ waktu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‡ะฐั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ czas

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ™‚้–“ (ใ˜ใ‹ใ‚“)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท temps

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tiempo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท zaman

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹œ๊ฐ„ (์‹œ๊ฐ„)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆู‚ุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ฤas

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ฤas

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ—ถ้—ด (shรญjiฤn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ฤas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tรญmi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัƒะฐา›ั‹ั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vaxt

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tiempo

Etymology

The word 'tempo' originated from Italian, where it means 'time.' In the context of music, 'tempo' was first used in the early 18th century to indicate the speed at which a musical piece should be played. Over time, it has become a common term in various fields to describe the rate or speed of something.

See also: temp, temper, tempest, templar, temporal.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #12,041, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.