Midtempo

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A medium tempo.

    "Tinged with punk rock guitar blare often slowed down to midtempos, Death Cab appealed to the insular yet viral emo scene, as well as the broader indie-rock world."

Adjective
  1. 1
    At a medium tempo, neither fast nor slow. not-comparable

    "This wry, midtempo track is familiar yet highly personal."

Synonyms

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downtempouptempo

Example

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"This wry, midtempo track is familiar yet highly personal."

Etymology

From mid- + tempo.

Related phrases

midtempo bass

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