tempo

• Sustantivo que designa la velocidad o ritmo al que se ejecuta una pieza musical o, en un sentido más general, la frecuencia de un evento o acción que se repite.

A noun referring to the speed or pace at which a piece of music is played, or more generally, the rate of a recurring event or activity.

1. Musical speedB1formalart

   The speed or pace at which a piece of music is played or performed.

   Velocidad musical

   • The conductor set a fast tempo for the symphony.
   • The pianist gradually increased the tempo of the piece.
   • A slow tempo can create a melancholic mood in music.

   Sinónimospaceratespeed

2. Rate of activityB2formal

   The speed or pace at which an event or process occurs.

   ritmo de actividad

   • The tempo of life in the city is much faster than in the countryside.
   • The negotiations continued at a steady tempo.
   • The team worked at a brisk tempo to meet the deadline.

   Sinónimoscadenceclippaceratespeedvelocity