tempo
noun
tem·po
ˈtem-(ˌ)pō
plural tempi
ˈtem-(ˌ)pē
or tempos
1
: the rate of speed of a musical piece or passage indicated by one of a series of directions (such as largo, presto, or allegro) and often by an exact metronome marking
2
: rate of motion or activity : pace
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