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tempo

[tem-poh] / ˈtɛm poʊ /


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Emotional arcs are readily discernible, and there are surprising shifts in tempo and density.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

That provided direct evidence that touch itself plays a causal role in shaping timbre, rather than simply accompanying other musical effects like loudness or tempo.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

Verhoeven says the hardest transition has been adjusting to the tempo.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Sexyy Red shows up again on “Hurrr Nor Thurrr” but the charm of their earlier pairing is absent, and the tempo is so slow the song seems to be struggling to maintain consciousness.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

For with local accent will disappear local tempo.

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck




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