(Music) The number of beats per minute in a piece of music; also, an indicative term denoting approximate rate of speed in written music (examples: allegro, andante)
The speed at which music is played, designated in measures per minute and the number of beats per measure, or in beats per minute
A term referring to how fast or how slow a piece is played which is quantified in beats per minute
the speed of a musical piece Henry Reed discusses tempo in his performance of a clog, pointing out that the tempo should be moderate to enable the dancers to keep up with the music
(music) the speed at which a composition is to be played the rate of some repeating event
The speed at which a Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) file is played Tempo is measured in beats per minute (BPM); typical MIDI tempo is 120 BPM See also Musical Instrument Digital Interface
Rate of speed or pace of music Tempo markings are traditionally given in Italian; common markings include: grave (solemn; very, very slow); largo (broad; very slow); adagio (quite slow); andante (a walking pace); moderato (moderate); allegro (fast; cheerful); vivace (lively); presto (very fast); accelerando (getting faster); ritardando (getting slower); and a tempo (in time; returning to the original pace)