up-tempo
Americannoun
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up-tempos,
plural
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up-tempi
plural
adjective
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of up-tempo
First recorded in 1945–50
Example Sentences
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He rediscovered his rhythm when compiling an up-tempo 103 break and crafted a wonderful 111 - his eighth century of the tournament - to round off the afternoon's play.
From BBC ● Jan. 18, 2026
Tape of Chambliss had left their jaws hanging, and they could only imagine what he might accomplish in Kiffin’s up-tempo attack.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 6, 2026
Los Alamitos’ no-huddle, up-tempo offense started to cause problems for San Clemente’s defense.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 30, 2025
On the Electric Nebraska disc, the up-tempo roots-rock form is prominent.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2025
He clicks some stuff on one of the computers and a bass heavy up-tempo beat blasts through the speakers.
From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas
Do you think you’re stronger in ballads or up-tempos?
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2024
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