TEMPO

[noun] [plural] tempos or [specialized] tempi [formal] - the speed at which an event happens, or (specialized) the speed at which a piece of music is playedThe tempo of change has increased this year. [C]We're going to have to up the tempo (= work faster) if we're to finish on time. [C](specialized) Which of these tempi do you think is the most appropriate for this piece? [C](specialized) Did you notice the change in tempo in the middle of the piece? [U]