word
Italian
tempo
TEM-poh
ˈtɛmpoʊListen
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Syllable breakdown
tempo
Dictionary meaning
The speed at which a passage of music is played; by extension, the rate of activity.
History and origin
Italian/Latin — 'time'.
Examples
- The tempo of negotiations increased as the deadline approached.
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