Tempo

What do we mean by tempo?

The speed at which music is or ought to be played, often indicated on written compositions by a descriptive or metronomic direction to the performer. noun

A characteristic rate or rhythm of activity; a pace. noun

In music, the relative rapidity of rhythm; time; movement. noun

The characteristic rhythmical and metrical movement or pattern of a dance: as, tempo di valse, tempo di menuetto, etc. noun

An oval brass coin, with a square hole in the middle, first coined in Japan during the period “tempo” (1830–43 inclusive), and now equal to eight rin or cash, or eight tenths of a sen. One hundred and twenty-five tempos make one yen. noun

The rate or degree of movement in time. noun

In exact time; -- sometimes, directing a return to strict time after a tempo rubato. noun

See under Rubato. noun

A frequency or rate noun

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. noun

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

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) noun

(music) the speed at which a composition is to be played noun

The rate of some repeating event 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.

Words that are spelled similarly to tempo:
tempo, tempt, temp, tempi, tempe, temps, tiempo, kempo, timpo, empo, tembo, temo, temco, templo, tempro, teppo, tempio, sempo, dempo.

Words that are triggered by (strongly associated with) the word tempo:
moderato, ees, lento, molto, bpm, bes, andante, allegro, beats, metronome, adagio, topaz, chord, minute, progression, fis, aes, spans, gis, lyrically, chords, tonal, octave, span, slower, vocal, spanning, melodic, indications, melody, instrumentation, rhythm, rhythmic, sonata, che, marking, mood, ballad, indication, verses, slow, chorus, faster, lyrical, per, signature, drum, dynamics, key, con, lyrics, fast, meter, dances, note, beat, piece, pace, song, pitch, percussion, duration, piano, strings, verse, follows, genres, tune, minor, tone, arrangement, guitar, sung, acoustic, variation, changes, range, bars, opens, symphony, dance, movements, notes, drums, bass, theme, backing, genre, sequence, composed, instrumental, instruments, moderate, partial, pop, introduction, variations.

Words that rhyme with tempo:
go, blow, show, know, forego, snow, so, throw, flow, though, ratio, pro, hello, quo, grow, row, sew, apropos, mow, bio, low, forgo, shadow, o, woe, crow, portfolio, no, although, potato, bestow, yoe, toe, undergo, studio, hoe, glow, owe, joe, aglow, co, escrow, indigo, willow, dough, espresso, archipelago, plateau, cameo, slow, rainbow, beau, tomato, doe, adagio, ho, foe, otto, coco, status quo, fallow, glo, lo, below, radio, hydro, vertigo, manifesto, tow, meadow, tomorrow, patio, veto, overthrow, audio, plough, torso, roe, calypso, aficionado, borrow, micro, virago, mo, rhino, winnow, photo, tornado, buffalo, quid pro quo, portico, tableau, whoa, dado, torpedo, rococo, gusto, grotto, calico, solo.

Adjectives that are often used to describe tempo:
slow, slower, rapid, same, faster, fast, quick, moderate, different, high, original, steady, right, quicker, normal, conceptual, accelerated, lively, proper, correct, personal, operational, strict, brisk, basic, cognitive, musical, regular, swift, overall, appropriate, upbeat, constant, increasing, furious, usual, relaxed, deliberate, consistent, feverish, easy, hectic, exact, rhythmic, perfect, comfortable, vukmanovic, leisurely, uneven, dramatic, evolutionary, fastest, slowest, wrong, sluggish, revolutionary, impulsive, characteristic, frantic, frenzied, weekly, stately, even.

Nouns that are often described by the adjective tempo:
music, song, numbers, songs, number, rhythm, tunes, blues, tune, version, style, beat, operations, pieces, piece, ballad, rhythms, game, groove, rock, track, section, swing, rendition, rocker, industrialization, arrangement, dance, things, basketball, jazz, condition, pace, introduction, material, performances, regulation, stuff, rondo, sound, movements, tracks, chorus, speech, playing, arrangements, rubato, rockers, swingers, ballads, mood, era, distinction, the, dynamic, pop, selections, sequence, reform, performance, reforms, boy, romp, aria, warfare, hits, improvisations, modal, passages, operation, tintal, solos, team, improvisation, feel.

Consonant match to tempo:
temper, tamper, tempi, tampa, tempe, tampoe, tam per, tempi e.

Words that sound like tempo:
tempo, timpo, tempe, tiempo, tempeh, tembo, tempi, tumbo, tempt, temp, tampa, temps, tempos, tambo, temo, temped, tombo, templo, teppo, timo, tump, tumba, timp, timpe, tumped, tumps, stumpo, temple, temper, typo, dumbo, tebow, tomboy, dumpy, tebo, tamp, tempel, tomo, tema, topo, temping, tempera, tempor, tom boy, tempore, tenby, tempus, temi, tipo, taupo, type o, teno, tenno, tamps, tamba, tamo, tempra, tempora, tapo, tombaugh, tomba, tamped, tambi, trompo, tai po, hempy, hempa, demo, depo, kempo, demp, demps, dampy, demby, denbow, timmy, tippy, tomy, stumpy, tipi, stimpy, timi, topee, tamy, trumbo, timple, tippie, topy, tipa, tipu, tonneau, stumbo, tbo, tonno, trumpie, tineo, timu, tippee, -tomy, tumbes.