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tempo

Definition

  • noun: the speed at which a musical piece is played or sung
  • noun: the rate of speed of a musical piece or passage indicated by one of a series of directions (as largo, presto, or allegro) and often by an exact metronome marking

Examples

  • The dance starts out fast and then switches 'tempo'.

  • an aggressive, 'up-tempo' style of basketball

  • The composition has many changes of 'tempo'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Say it. I'm here for a reason. Cool Alright man, have fun. Alright gang, Whiplash A little under tempo ok? Neyman. Just do your best. There you go. Five Six and... Let's hear some feels. We got Buddy Rich here. A little trouble there. Pick it up on Five Six and Not quite my tempo. Here we go. Five Six and.. Down beat on . Here we go. Five Six and... Bar the end of four. Five Six Seven... (..)
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