up-tempo
/ˌʌpˈtem.pəʊ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌʌpˈtem.poʊ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈəp-ˌtem-(ˌ)pō/ (ame, mw)
up-tempo — adjective
1. describing music that moves quickly and gives it an energetic rhythm that makes
describing music that moves quickly and gives it an energetic rhythm that makes people want to dance or keep moving
The DJ opened with an up-tempo track that filled the dance floor.
an up-tempo track in a club setting
Rina chose an up-tempo playlist to keep the spin class lively.
up-tempo playlist for exercise
The film trailer used an up-tempo drum loop behind the title cards.
Even the ballad got an up-tempo remix for Mateo's wedding party.
Our marching band rehearsed an up-tempo version before the halftime show.
- upbeat
often stresses cheerful mood as well as speed
- lively
broader and can describe energy without focusing on the beat
- fast-paced
works for music, but also for films, games, or daily life
- slow
general opposite when the beat or pace is not quick
- down-tempo
music term for a more relaxed, slower feel
文法句型
an up-tempo song
an up-tempo remix
an up-tempo version
用法筆記
Most often comes before nouns such as song, track, number, remix, or version. It describes how the music sounds, not speed in a general non-musical situation.
常見錯誤
up-tempo — adverb
1. at a quicker musical pace, so the beat feels lively and pushes the performance f
at a quicker musical pace, so the beat feels lively and pushes the performance forward
The drummer counted in, and the band launched the chorus up-tempo.
perform a section up-tempo
For the second show, Noura played the folk tune up-tempo.
played the tune up-tempo
The choir sang the finale slightly up-tempo to match the fireworks.
After lunch, the pianist took the old standard up-tempo for fun.
At rehearsal, the producer asked them to do the bridge up-tempo.
- briskly
broader and not specifically musical
- faster
plain comparative wording without the musical flavour
- at a lively pace
descriptive phrase that keeps the energetic idea
- slowly
general opposite when the performance pace is reduced
- down-tempo
music term for doing a piece with a slower feel
文法句型
play something up-tempo
sing something up-tempo
take something up-tempo
用法筆記
Usually follows play, sing, do, or take when musicians decide to perform a piece faster than usual. It describes the manner of the performance, not general busyness or life pace.