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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A genre of house music and ambient music with an ethereal sound and a driving beat. uncountable

Adjective

1. 1
   Having a slow tempo.
2. 2
   Having a slow, relaxed pace.

Adverb

1. 1
   At a slow tempo.
2. 2
   At a slow, relaxed pace.

Synonyms

All synonyms

chilloutchilloutmidtempo

Antonyms

All antonyms

uptempo

Example

More examples

"I'm listening to downtempo trance."

Etymology

From down + tempo.

Related phrases

house music

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