up-tempo
Americannoun
adjective
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Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of up-tempo
First recorded in 1945–50
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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
“Their offense is hard to stop. We thought we’d be able to score with them and we couldn’t. We wanted to go up-tempo and we weren’t able to do that.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 13, 2025
On the Electric Nebraska disc, the up-tempo roots-rock form is prominent.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2025
An up-tempo rocker, full of showboating guitar chords and an extremely 1980s cowbell, Hot For You, Baby is a prime example of Turner's raspy, physical style of soul.
From BBC ● Jan. 22, 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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