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tempo

UK
/ˈtɛmpəʊ/
US
/ˈtɛmpoʊ/

Translations

temponoun
tempos
Pl.
UK
/ˈtɛmpəʊ/
US
/ˈtɛmpoʊ/
The tempo of the music was fast and lively.
Темп музыки был быстрым и оживленным.
The drummer set the tempo for the entire band.
Барабанщик задал ритм всей группе.
Additional translations
темпоритм
скорость
Synonyms
speed
cadence
time
measure
beat
rhythm
pace
tempoverb
tempoed
Präteritum
tempoed
Partizip Perfekt
tempoing
Gerundium
UK
/ˈtɛm.pəʊ/
US
/ˈtɛm.poʊ/
Rare; chiefly musical usage meaning ‘to set or regulate the tempo of a performance’
Synonyms
pace
time
speed
rate
meter
measure
tempoadjective
Used attributively before a noun to describe something related to tempo

Definitions

temponoun
The speed at which a passage of music is or should be played.
The conductor set a brisk tempo for the orchestra to follow.
The rate or speed of motion or activity; pace.
The tempo of the meeting increased as the deadline approached.
In chess and other turn-based games, a single move or turn, especially one regarded as an advantage or disadvantage in the speed of development.
By checking with his bishop, White gained a tempo and forced Black's king to move.
tempoverb
To regulate or perform (a piece of music) at a particular tempo.
The maestro tempoed the finale slightly faster to heighten the excitement.
tempoadjective
Relating to or characterized by tempo, especially in music.
Tempo changes add dramatic effect to the composition.
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