change of tempi

/ˌtʃeɪndʒ əv ˈtɛmpiː/

noun phrase

  1. A change or variation from one musical speed or pace to another; “tempi” is the plural of “tempo.”

    B2

    usually used in music

    • "The conductor carefully controlled the changes of tempi in the final movement."B2
    • "The composer used a change of tempi to add excitement to the symphony."B2
    • "In the dance performance, the change of tempi helped convey different emotions."B2
    • "Frequent changes of tempi create tension and contrast throughout the composition."C1

Collocations

change of temposudden change of tempofrequent changes of tempochange of tempi in musicchange of tempi in a performance

Word family

tempotempiaccelerandoritardando