GRE Word List
TEMPO
the rate of speed of a musical piece or passage indicated by one of a series of directions (such as largo, presto, or allegro) and often by an exact metronome marking
The meaning of the word tempo is the rate of speed of a musical piece or passage indicated by one of a series of directions (such as largo, presto, or allegro) and often by an exact metronome marking.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| damn | to condemn to a punishment or fate |
| crescendo | a gradual increase |
| unison | identity in musical pitch |
| render | to melt down |
| candor | unreserved, honest, or sincere expression : forthrightness |
| buxom | vigorously or healthily plump |
| exasperate | to cause irritation or annoyance to |
| blandishment | something that tends to coax or cajole : allurement |
| malign | evil in nature, influence, or effect : injurious |
| mellifluous | having a smooth rich flow |