1. plural of tempo; the speeds at which pieces of music are played
Usage: music
2. plural of tempo; the rates of activity or change in various situations

Examples

• The orchestra practiced the piece at different tempos.
• Jazz musicians often vary the tempos within a single song.
• The conductor marked the tempos for each movement on the score.
• Different dance styles require different tempos of music.
• The tempos of city life can be overwhelming for some people.
• Economic growth occurs at varying tempos across different regions.