a tempo
Americanadverb
adjective
noun
Etymology
Origin of a tempo
1730–40; < Italian: in (the regular) time
Example Sentences
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Most of the tracks fell within a tempo range of about 120-140 beats per minute.
From Science Daily • May 9, 2026
At 6-foot-3 and with a long stride, Benjamin is capable of a tempo that includes a 13-step approach over the first few hurdles before going into 12-step mode.
From Washington Times • Aug. 20, 2023
But ultimately it was a tempo they were unable to maintain as Manchester City took advantage of a late wobble to steam past them on the home straight.
From BBC • May 24, 2023
So went with a tempo play to make sure they didn’t review it.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 7, 2022
A child can be the conductor of the piece, and set a tempo by slowly moving their finger along the “score” as other children perform their different parts.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
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