Tempi

Word TEMPI
Character 5
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Pronunciations /ˈtɛmpiː/

Definitions and meanings of "Tempi"

What do we mean by tempi?

Plural form of tempo. noun

A frequency or rate.

A move which is part of one's own plan or strategy and forces, e.g. by means of a check or attacking a piece, the opponent to make a move which is not bad but of no use for him (the player gains a tempo, the opponent loses a tempo), or equivalently a player achieves the same result in fewer moves by one approach rather than another.

The timing advantage of being on lead, thus being first to initiate a strategy to develop tricks for one's side.

The timing of a particular event – earlier or later than in an alternative situation (as in chess example)

The number of beats per minute in a piece of music; also, an indicative term denoting approximate rate of speed in written music (examples: allegro, andante)

The steady pace set by the frontmost riders.

A small truck or cargo van with three or four wheels, commonly used for commercial transport and deliveries (particularly in Asian and African countries): a genericized trademark, originally associated with the manufacturer Vidal & Sohn Tempo-Werke GmbH.

A rapid rate of play by the offense resulting from reducing the amount of time which elapses after one play ends and the next starts.

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The word "tempi" in example sentences

There are no multivoice ensembles, and even with the relatively fleet tempi adopted by conductor Michael Christie, the piece still feels too long, particularly in the first half. ❋ Heidi Waleson (2011)

From the very first viola and cello agitations signaling the rivalries of the two families, Dutoit's tempi, dynamics, and balances where spot on. ❋ Rodney Punt (2010)

(Soundbite of laughter) Ms. ROVNER: For people who don't ride, the one-tempi changes are one of the very difficult things that they do in very upper level dressage where the horse changes the lead of his canter at every stride. ❋ Unknown (2010)

"You could absolutely find Christoph taking liberties with tempi," said Joe Kluger, who was president of the Philadelphia Orchestra when Eschenbach was hired and is now an associate principal at the consulting firm Wolf Brown. ❋ Anne Midgette (2010)

The opening act, a conversation piece, always tends to outstay its welcome, and Peter Selwyn, conducting, might have helped the fine cast and orchestra by quickening the tempi. ❋ Unknown (2011)

How you feel about this will depend on how you feel about the English language: from many points it is an ideal realisation of Purcell's tight-knit masterpiece, with young voices, a small instrumental ensemble, lively tempi and transparent textures. ❋ Nicholas Kenyon (2010)

It's difficult to see on the videos but as he was doing his one-tempi changes, when the rider just put his rings in one hand and just barely had contact with him. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Barenboim, who has effectively been music director since Riccardo Muti left hastily in 2005, chose steady, almost old-fashioned tempi and a majestic sound. ❋ Unknown (2011)

In tempi whose speedometer Conductor Giovanni Duarte cranked up and down Minkus's soporific score could take it, the Cubans performed some of their most technical feats with body-defying slowness, inserting hesitations in their balances, then teasing the audience with wicked grins. ❋ Debra Levine (2011)

Hans Graf's conducting is similarly efficient enough, middle-of-the-road in his tempi and sparing in his use of rubato, while the Houston Symphony proves itself a highly competent band. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Violinist and concertmaster Margaret Batjer led most of the concertos, enforcing brisk tempi and crack ensemble work; other soloists led the rest. ❋ Rodney Punt (2011)

Strange to listen to the tempi, the fortes knowing that it was the master himself who gave his impression of his music. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Part I began with a swinging overture and maintained sprightly tempi and bright colors throughout, befitting the optimism of its subject: the annunciation of the birth of Christ. ❋ Heidi Waleson (2011)

Needless to say, certain chord changes, tempi and melodies are destined to do the job. ❋ Unknown (2010)

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