tempi
How fast, pluralized
Tempi is the plural of tempo, used especially in musical contexts.
A composer might indicate different tempi for movements of a symphony, or a conductor might experiment with various tempi in rehearsal.
The anglicized plural tempos is equally correct and more common in casual use.
Elastic musical timing
- accelerandoGradual tempo increase
- ritardandoGradual tempo decrease
- rallentandoGradual tempo reduction
- flexibilityAbility to adapt easily
elasticity · ebb and flow · push and pull · broadening · quickening · slowing
Slender rod for leading
- maestroDistinguished musical leader
- orchestraLarge instrumental ensemble
- cueTrigger for action
- gestureCommunicative body movement
downbeat · upbeat · dynamics · interpretation · rehearsal · score · phrasing · articulation
Brisk tempo marking
vivace · moderato · lento · grave · prestissimo · larghetto · andantino · allegretto
Arterial blood throb
- beatRhythmic pulse or strike
- meterDevice that measures usage
- grooveNarrow cut or routine
- swingSuspended recreational seat
syncopation · cadence · timing · polyrhythm · subdivision · downbeat · upbeat · backbeat
rubato
Elastic musical timing
- accelerandoGradual tempo increase
- ritardandoGradual tempo decrease
- rallentandoGradual tempo reduction
flexibility · elasticity · ebb and flow · push and pull · broadening · quickening · slowing
baton
Slender rod for leading
gesture · downbeat · upbeat · dynamics · interpretation · rehearsal · score · phrasing · articulation · expression
allegro
Brisk tempo marking
largo · vivace · moderato · lento · grave · prestissimo · larghetto · andantino · allegretto
pulse
Arterial blood throb
swing · syncopation · cadence · timing · polyrhythm · subdivision · downbeat · upbeat · backbeat · ostinato
tempistasis
State of inactivity
stillness · motionlessness · static · stationary · motionless
- temporary tattoosRemovable body art
- temporal lobesSide brain regions for hearing
- temporary housingNon-permanent place to live
- tempo changes
- temporary workerStaff hired briefly
- temporary reliefFleeting alleviation of distress
temporary, tempo, temporal, contemporary, temps, extemporaneous, tempos, temporally, temporaries