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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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.
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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
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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
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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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