tempo /ˈtempəu/ n.  (pl. tempos 或 tempi /ˈtempi:/) 1.［c］节奏，行进速度：keep pace with the swift tempo of the day 跟着时代的飞速发展齐步前进 2.［c］&［u］ (音乐的)速度：the correct tempo for a dance tune 舞曲准确的拍子；slow, stately tempo 缓慢而庄严的节拍