up-tempo
adjective
up-tem·po
ˈəp-ˌtem-(ˌ)pō 
: having a fast-moving tempo
up-tempo music
an aggressive up-tempo style of basketball
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Still, the energy and enthusiasm level of the audience was definitely trending downward in the second half of the evening, as many of those who were once up and dancing decided to take their seats — even during the up-tempo songs.
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Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 21 June 2026
The up-tempo, run-and-gun offense made the team Hollywood stars, helped furnish The Forum with five championship banners and pushed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to the top of the all-time scoring list.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 17 June 2026
This is particularly true when songs are up-tempo.
—Sergy Odiduro, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
The game plan is to hit first, before the defense can react and adjust, something the Dolphins often did well with McDaniel as their head coach, Barry coaching the offensive line and Tua Tagovailoa quarterbacking an up-tempo offense.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 8 June 2026
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Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 21 June 2026
The up-tempo, run-and-gun offense made the team Hollywood stars, helped furnish The Forum with five championship banners and pushed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to the top of the all-time scoring list.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 17 June 2026
This is particularly true when songs are up-tempo.
—Sergy Odiduro, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
The game plan is to hit first, before the defense can react and adjust, something the Dolphins often did well with McDaniel as their head coach, Barry coaching the offensive line and Tua Tagovailoa quarterbacking an up-tempo offense.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 8 June 2026
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“Up-tempo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/up-tempo. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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