tempo

noun

1. The speed at which a piece of music is played or sung.

   B1

   countable or uncountable

   • "The song has a fast tempo."A2
   • "In dance, maintaining the correct tempo is crucial for synchronizing movements."B2

2. The speed or pace at which an activity or process happens.

   B2

   uncountable

   • "The team needs to increase the tempo of the game."B1
   • "The tempo of the meeting was fast-paced, with many topics covered in a short time."A2