uptempo
Quick and bouncy
Uptempo describes music with a fast, lively beat: an uptempo jazz number, The band shifted to something more uptempo.
The term contrasts with ballads and slower pieces.
In broader use, uptempo can characterize anything energetic or brisk: an uptempo campaign speech.
Moving or changing quickly
bouncy · vibrant · lively · exuberant · buoyant · zippy · kinetic · driving
Rhythmic pulse or strike
- syncopationStressed unexpected beats
- grooveNarrow cut or routine
- pulseArterial blood throb
- backbeatAccent on weak beats
cadence · swing · polyrhythm · drumbeat · metronome · allegro · presto · accelerando
fast-paced
Moving or changing quickly
peppy · bouncy · vibrant · lively · exuberant · buoyant · zippy · kinetic · driving · punchy
beat
Rhythmic pulse or strike
- syncopationStressed unexpected beats
- grooveNarrow cut or routine
- pulseArterial blood throb
backbeat · cadence · swing · polyrhythm · drumbeat · metronome · allegro · presto · accelerando · staccato
pop
Fizzy drink, regionally
- jazzImprovisational American music genre
- funkDepression or groove music
- soulInnermost animating essence
disco · rock · electro · swing · house · techno · salsa · samba · bebop · ska
cheerful
Pleasantly bright in mood
- bubblyFizzy or cheerfully animated
- effervescentFizzing with gas bubbles
- jauntyLively and self-assured
perky · chipper · jolly · merry · jubilant · sparkling · blithe · vivacious · exhilarating · feel-good
- Dance-PopMadonna, Lady Gaga, Britney Spears, Kylie Minogue, ABBA
- talent competitionstalent show, talent shows, auditions, judges panel, golden buzzer
- upbeatcheerful, lighthearted, peppy, lively, animated
- musical performanceconcert, gig, recital, live music, solo
- pop songschorus, refrain, verse, lyrics, melody
- R&BMichael Jackson, Beyonce, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Stevie Wonder
temporary, tempo, temporal, temporarily, contemporary, extempore, temporality, tempos