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Tempo

/tˈɛˌmpoʊ/
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(noun) A frequency or rate.

Tom beat the drum at a slow tempo.
We're going too fast! I can't play a walking bass line at this tempo.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The conductor asked the orchestra to increase the ____ of the music to make the final part of the piece more exciting today.

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