Definitions for tempo
ˈtɛm poʊtem·po

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 4 votes

1. tempo, pacingnoun

   (music) the speed at which a composition is to be played

2. tempo, pacenoun

   the rate of some repeating event

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1. temponoun

   a frequency or rate

2. temponoun

   a move which is part of one's own plan or strategy and forces, e.g. by means of a check or attacking a piece, the opponent to make a move which is not bad but of no use for him (the player gains a tempo, the opponent loses a tempo), or equivalently a player achieves the same result in fewer moves by one approach rather than another.

3. temponoun

   timing of a particular event – earlier or later than in an alternative situation (as in chess example)

4. temponoun

   The number of beats per minute in a piece of music; also, an indicative term denoting approximate rate of speed in written music (examples: allegro, andante)

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1. Tempo

   In musical terminology, tempo (Italian, 'time'; plural tempos, or tempi from the Italian plural) is the speed or pace of a given piece. In classical music, tempo is typically indicated with an instruction at the start of a piece (often using conventional Italian terms) and is usually measured in beats per minute (or bpm). In modern classical compositions, a "metronome mark" in beats per minute may supplement or replace the normal tempo marking, while in modern genres like electronic dance music, tempo will typically simply be stated in BPM. Tempo may be separated from articulation and meter, or these aspects may be indicated along with tempo, all contributing to the overall texture. While the ability to hold a steady tempo is a vital skill for a musical performer, tempo is changeable. Depending on the genre of a piece of music and the performers' interpretation, a piece may be played with slight tempo rubato or drastic variances. In ensembles, the tempo is often indicated by a conductor or by one of the instrumentalists, for instance the drummer.

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1. tempo

   Tempo refers to the speed or pace at which a piece of music or a part of music is played. It can also extend to other areas to indicate the speed or pace of an event or activity. In musical terms, tempo is usually measured in beats per minute (BPM) and is often indicated at the start of a musical piece with terms like "slow", "moderate" or "fast", or using terms borrowed from Italian such as "adagio", "andante", "allegro", etc.

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1. Temponoun

   the rate or degree of movement in time

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1. TEMPO

   oxyl, or oxidanyl or TEMPO is a chemical compound with the formula (CH2)3(CMe2)2NO. This heterocyclic compound is a red-orange, sublimable solid. As a stable radical, it has applications throughout chemistry and biochemistry. TEMPO was discovered by Lebedev and Kazarnowskii in 1960. It is prepared by oxidation of 2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine. TEMPO is widely used as a radical trap, as a structural probe for biological systems in conjunction with electron spin resonance spectroscopy, as a reagent in organic synthesis, and as a mediator in controlled free radical polymerization. The stability of this radical is attributed to the steric protection provided by the four methyl groups adjacent to the nitroxyl group.

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1. Tempo

   tem′pō, n. (mus.) time, relative rapidity of rhythm. [It.]

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1. tempo

   Song lyrics by tempo -- Explore a large variety of song lyrics performed by tempo on the Lyrics.com website.

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How to pronounce tempo?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of tempo in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of tempo in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of tempo in a Sentence

1. Loren Weisman:

   Sometimes the messaging and story are right where they need to be, but the issue is in the performance and delivery of that story and that message. The melody, tone, dynamics and tempo can be everything in a delivery.

2. Constantin Stanislavski:

   The direct effect on our mind is achieved by the words, the text, the thought, which arouse consideration. Our will is directly affected by the super-objective, by other objectives, by a through line of action. Our feelings are directly worked upon by tempo-rhythm.

3. Andreas Bilicki:

   Doppel, as it stands, delivers two separate rhythms -- one high and one low. The high rhythm essentially delivers a rhythm which is higher than your resting heartbeat, and the lower one which is lower. And it works in a very similar way as to when you listen to upbeat or downbeat music. So, in the same way that upbeat music can excite you or bring you up, make you more alert; doppel does this. And it does the same thing with the downbeat tempo which you feel calming you down and even helping you into sleep.

4. Fabrice Bregier:

   In the long-term, I believe we will move to an evolution of the A380. But you are not the one to give us the tempo, we are the ones to decide.

5. Ernst Hogendoorn:

   Boko Haram has certainly suffered a strategic setback ... Clearly this improves Goodluck Jonathan's chances somewhat, the question is do any of these forces have the ability to maintain this tempo, particularly the Chadians and to a lesser degree the Nigerians?

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