Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

tempo

noun

/ˈtɛmpoʊ/

Definition

The speed at which a piece of music is played or a rate of activity.

Examples

The conductor adjusted the tempo of the orchestra to create more excitement during the performance.
She tapped her foot to the tempo of the music to keep time with the rhythm.

Meaning

Tempo refers to the pace or speed at which something happens, often used in a musical context to describe how fast or slow a song or piece should be performed.