SINCE 1828
up-tempo
adjective
up-tem·po
| \ ˈəp-ˌtem-(ˌ)pō
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Definition of up-tempo
: having a fast-moving tempo
up-tempo music an aggressive up-tempo style of basketball
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up-tempo
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of up-tempo
: played very fast : having a fast tempo
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