slow tempo

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Refers to a low speed, especially in music.

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  • They took the last movement at an unusually slow tempo.
  • The conductor requested a slightly slow tempo for the ballad.
  • The band decided to play the song at a much slow tempo than the original.
  • She preferred pieces with a slow tempo, finding them more expressive.
  • Despite the challenging rhythm, the orchestra maintained a perfectly slow tempo.
  • The dancer adjusted her movements to match the slow tempo of the music.
  • A slow tempo can often convey a sense of melancholy or reflection.
  • The coach advised the team to adopt a slow tempo at the start of the race to conserve energy.
  • The economic reforms proceeded at a frustratingly slow tempo.
  • For intricate passages, a slow tempo allows musicians to articulate each note clearly.