From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishup-tempoup-ˈtempo adjective FAST/QUICKmoving or happening at a fast rate music with an up-tempo beat
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up-tempo• up-tempo gospel songs• In the second half, the Mustangs were able to extend their lead to 30 with a more up-tempo offense.• He said he has missed the up-tempo pace he was allowed to dictate.• A dynamic performer whose voice can galvanise up-tempo songs, Brenda was known as Little Miss Dynamite.• UConn might face some opponents who like such an up-tempo transition, but Virginia is not one of them. 