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
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Golesh particularly remembers going up against Texas Tech and their coach Mike Leach, a leading practitioner of the up-tempo “Air Raid” offense.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
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
The same goes for “Child Bride,” a downcast and disturbing tale later reworked into the up-tempo guitar-pop tune “Working on the Highway.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2025
No. 2 Alabama — The Crimson Tide’s up-tempo style can catch a lot of opponents flat-footed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 17, 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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