tempo

the speed at which a piece of music is played, measured in beats per minute

ritmo, tempo musical

• at a fast/slow tempo

Collocations tempo of a song · change the tempo

• The conductor changed the tempo.

  El director cambió el ritmo.

the time taken to do something; how long it takes

tiempo, duración

• in a short/long tempo

Collocations tempo of an event · take your time (informal)

• The meeting was held in a very fast tempo.

  La reunión se llevó a cabo en un ritmo muy rápido.

the speed at which players move and play the ball in a game, especially football or basketball

velocidad del juego, ritmo de partido

• play with a fast/slow tempo

Collocations tempo of the game · change the pace of play

• The team played with a very high tempo.

  El equipo jugó con un ritmo muy alto.