tempo
Definitions of tempo
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(music) the speed at which a composition is to be playedtypes:alegretoa quicker tempo than andante but not as fast as allegroalegroa brisk and lively tempoandantea moderately slow tempo (a walking pace)type of:tiempo musical(music) the beat of musical rhythm
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