tempo
nounUK /ˈtem.pəʊ/
US /ˈtem.poʊ/
Tempo is how fast or slow a piece of music is.
The song has a slow tempo, so everyone danced gently.
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2. The speed at which any activity or process happens.
The tempo of the game picked up in the final minutes.
3. The normal speed of a person's daily life or work.
She enjoys the relaxed tempo of life in the countryside.
4. In chess, the gain or loss of a single move in timing.
He won a tempo by attacking the queen.