up-tempo

adjective

up-tem·​po ˈəp-ˌtem-(ˌ)pō How to pronounce up-tempo (audio)
: having a fast-moving tempo
up-tempo music
an aggressive up-tempo style of basketball

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The Pacers eliminated the Knicks in the second round last year, using their up-tempo attack and depth to win the series in seven games. Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 17 May 2025 On the new song, Rihanna, who voices protagonist Smurfette in the new flick, trades the traditional pop and R&B sounds fans have come to expect for an up-tempo club track. Chris Malone Méndez, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025 Indiana's up-tempo pace presents problems for Cleveland. Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025 That really inspired the up-tempo songs on the album. Jewel Wicker, Vulture, 25 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for up-tempo

Word History

First Known Use

1948, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of up-tempo was in 1948

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“Up-tempo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/up-tempo. Accessed 29 May. 2025.

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