English · Arts & Literature
tempo
/ˈtɛm.pəʊ/
[/ˈtɛm.pəʊ/]
speed of music
Intermediatenoun
Definition
The speed at which a piece of music is played; also the pace of an activity.
Example
The conductor raised her baton and set a brisk tempo for the lively opening movement.
The conductor raised her baton and set a brisk tempo for the lively opening movement.
Etymology
From Italian 'tempo' (time), from Latin 'tempus' (time).
How & Where It’s Used
Used in music and figuratively for the pace of work or events.