slow tempo

collocation in English

meaningsofslowandtempo

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slow
adjective
uk
/sləʊ/us
/sloʊ/
moving, happening, or doing something without ...
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tempo
noun
uk
/ˈtem.pəʊ/us
/ˈtem.poʊ/
the speed at which an ...
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(Definition ofslowandtempofrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofslow tempo

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For instance, a problem immediately occurs if notes lie close together, moving in aslowtempo.
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Theslowtempoof the song evoked this contemplative mood.
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The ritualistic aspect of the ending is strongly supported by a series of resonant gong strokes that provide the veryslowtempoof the final song.
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Principal thematic material is often presented in aslowtempoby solo instruments or groups, and there is notable use of ostinatos and classic ' flourish' figures.
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They were used to rapid movement and swift advances and had to adapt themselves to theslowtempoof mountain warfare.
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It was pleasant, over the last hour, inslowtempo, to discuss the capping of the pool, following the excitements earlier in the evening.
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There is also a tendency to initiate a composition in aslowtempo, and end it in a fast tempo.
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The song is invariably taken at aslowtempo, or as a ballad with an aria-like melody that would represent a challenge to many vocalists.
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Examples of mix-cue music include a piece with major key andslowtempo, and a minor-chord piece with a fast tempo.
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In dhrupad singing the alap is unmetered, improvised (within the raga) and unaccompanied (except for the tanpura drone), and started at aslowtempo.
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The unfolding of the raga begins with nom-tom alaap followed by the vilambit (slowtempo) khayal.
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Finally, the music returns to the original minor key andslowtempo.
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Theslowtempoopening of the single version was removed to provide a more seamless crossover from the end of the introduction track.
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Both low-level cues (e.g.,slowtempo) and timbre aid in the detection of peaceful music, but only timbre cued anger recognition.
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He noted the album's overallslowtempoas a weakness, wishing for a little more rhythmic diversity.
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There, it is taken at a veryslowtempoand arranged around harp and other orchestral elements; a backing choir appears at several points.
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