tempo change

noun
UK /ˈtem.pəʊ tʃeɪndʒ/
US /ˈtem.poʊ tʃeɪndʒ/

A tempo change is when music gets faster or slower.

The song had a sudden tempo change that made everyone dance faster.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A change in how fast an activity or process happens.

The tempo change in the game made it more exciting.

3. A shift in the speed of a heartbeat or breathing.

The runner noticed a tempo change in his breathing.

4. A change in the usual pace of daily life.

Summer brought a pleasant tempo change to our schedule.