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tempo

[tem-poh] / ˈtɛm poʊ /


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This summer's World Cup will see a high number of law changes, primarily around eradicating tactics to slow the tempo of play and waste time.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

That provided direct evidence that touch itself plays a causal role in shaping timbre, rather than simply accompanying other musical effects like loudness or tempo.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

There really is something undeniably moving about the track’s three opening chords: their warmth, the unhurried tempo, the gentle tone of the Rhodes electric piano.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

But even with that trio fully available, the visitors might have struggled to contain a rampant Villa, who only increased the tempo throughout the match.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

The South American tempo began to excite him.

From "The Cricket in Times Square" by George Selden




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