Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tempo
noun
/ˈtɛmpoʊ/
Definition
The speed or pace at which something occurs, especially in music.
Examples
- The pianist increased the tempo in the second movement of the sonata.
- Maintaining a steady tempo is essential for the ensemble to stay in sync.
- The tempo of the workout was designed to keep the heart rate elevated.
Meaning
Tempo is the rate at which a piece of music is played or the speed of any rhythmic or recurring event.
Synonyms
- pace
- speed
- beat
