tempo

ˈtem-(ˌ)pō 2 syllables uncommon

  1. noun.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. noun.rate of motion or activity: pace

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borrowed from Italian, "time, rate of speed (in music)," going back to Latin tempor-, tempus "time, period of time, season," of uncertain origin.

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