tempo — the speed at which a passage of music is or should be played
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the speed at which a passage of music is or should be played
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtempoʊ/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's cooking has a very relaxed tempo - she never rushes a good meal.
- The teacher asked us to match the tempo of the song with our heartbeat.
- During exam week, the tempo of campus life shifts into overdrive.
tempo
NOUN[/ˈtempoʊ/]
the speed at which a passage of music is or should be played
Conductor controlling music's speed
The maestro's empo drives the tempo!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Italian 'tempo', derived from Latin 'tempus' meaning 'time'. The word was adopted into English from Italian musical terminology during the Renaissance.
Breakdown
Latin tempus (time) → Italian tempo (time, pace) → English tempo (musical speed/pace)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother's cooking has a very relaxed tempo - she never rushes a good meal.”
“The teacher asked us to match the tempo of the song with our heartbeat.”
“During exam week, the tempo of campus life shifts into overdrive.”
“My cat's hunting tempo is about as fast as a sleepy sloth.”
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