noun (plural tempi or ~s) Etymology: Italian, literally, time, from Latin tempus Date: circa 1724 the rate of speed of a musical piece or passage indicated by one of a series of directions (as largo, presto, or allegro) and often by an exact metronome marking, rate of motion or activity ; pace
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Meaning of TEMPO in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012