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Tempo

The speed at which music is performed

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Written by Sam Blakelock
Updated over a week ago

Tempo is the speed at which music is performed.


Tempo is measured in BPM (beats per minute) and is often indicated at the top of a piece of sheet music.

Metronomes are a handy tool for measuring and practicing tempo โ€“ check out our free one here.

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