tempo
Example Sentences
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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
Sexyy Red shows up again on “Hurrr Nor Thurrr” but the charm of their earlier pairing is absent, and the tempo is so slow the song seems to be struggling to maintain consciousness.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
I think his legs have gone to play at that high tempo and high intensity.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
Some controversial jokes by lesser, edgy comedians fell flat but Jeff Ross, the master of roasts, held the tempo together and kept the roast moving forward.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
He raises one arm up high as the music’s tempo increases to a fever pitch, until I can hardly bear it.
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
Vocabulary lists containing tempo
It's About Time: Chron and Temp
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Music - Introductory
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Music - Middle School
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