tempo

US /ˈtem.poʊ/
UK /ˈtem.poʊ/
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1.

the speed at which a passage of music is or should be played

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The conductor set a brisk tempo for the orchestra.
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This piece requires a slow and steady tempo.
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rhythmbeatpacecadencemeter
2.

the rate or pace of any activity or process

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The tempo of life in the city is much faster than in the countryside.
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We need to increase the tempo of our work to meet the deadline.
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paceratespeedrhythmmomentum
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tempo run