slow tempi

/ˈsləʊ ˈtɛmpiː/

noun phrase

  1. In music, slow speeds at which pieces are performed; the plural of slow tempo.

    B1

    plural; musical term

    • "The composer uses slow tempi to create a calm, reflective mood."B1
    • "The conductor’s interpretation is characterized by unusually slow tempi in the opening movement."C1

Collocations

use slow tempiperform at slow tempia range of slow tempislow tempi in a symphonyslow tempi for a lullaby

Word family

tempotempitemposaccelerandoritardando