Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ey tem-poh]
- /eɪ ˈtɛm poʊ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ey tem-poh]
- /eɪ ˈtɛm poʊ/
Definitions of a tempo words
- adjective a tempo to the original tempo 3
- noun a tempo a passage thus marked 3
- noun a tempo in time: a note to the performer to return to the preceding tempo 3
- adverb a tempo resuming the speed obtained preceding ritardando or accelerando. 1
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Origin of a tempo
First appearance:
before 1730 One of the 48% newest English words
1730-40; < Italian: in (the regular) time
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Parts of speech for A tempo
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
a tempo popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
a tempo usage trend in Literature
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