| Meaning | (music) the speed at which a composition is to be played. |
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| Synonym | tempo |
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| Category | music | An artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner |
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| Narrower | accelerando | A gradually increasing / increasing tempo of music |
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| allegretto | A quicker tempo than andante but not as fast as allegro |
| allegro | A brisk and lively tempo |
| andante | A moderately slow tempo (a walking pace) |
| meno mosso | Played at reduced speed |
| rubato | A flexible tempo |
| Broader | musical time | (music) the beat of musical rhythm |
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| Spanish | tempo, tiempo |
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| Catalan | tempo, temps |
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