📖 Definitions of "Tempi"
- 1
A frequency or rate.
- 2
A move which is part of one's own plan or strategy and forces, e.g. by means of a check or attacking a piece, the opponent to make a move which is not bad but of no use for him (the player gains a tempo, the opponent loses a tempo), or equivalently a player achieves the same result in fewer moves by one approach rather than another.
- 3
The timing advantage of being on lead, thus being first to initiate a strategy to develop tricks for one's side.
- 4
The timing of a particular event – earlier or later than in an alternative situation (as in chess example)
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Tempi"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| rubatonoun | (music) A tempo in which strict timing is relaxed, the music being played near, but not on, the beat. |
| legatonoun | (music) A style of performance characterized by smoothly connected notes. |
| passageworknoun | (music) An ornamental passage in a musical work, often resembling a scale; or the performance of such a passage |
| scherzonoun | (music) A piece of music or a movement from a larger piece such as a symphony; especially, a piece of music played in a playful manner. |
| cadenzasnoun | (music) A part of a piece of music, such as a concerto, that is very decorative and is played by a single musician. |
| pizzicatonoun | (music) A note that is played pizzicato |
| cantabilenoun | (music) A tempo mark directing that a passage is to be played in a lyrical manner |
| mozartiannoun | Of or pertaining to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756–1791), prolific and influential composer of classical music. |
| recitativesnoun | (music) dialogue, in an opera etc, that, rather than being sung as an aria, is reproduced with the rhythms of normal speech, often with simple musical accompaniment or harpsichord continuo, serving to expound the plot. |
| adagionoun | (music) A tempo mark directing that a passage is to be played rather slowly, leisurely and gracefully. |
| andantenoun | (music) A tempo mark directing that a passage is to be played in a moderately slow tempo; faster than adagio but slower than moderato. |
| allegronoun | (music) A tempo mark directing that a passage is to be played in a quick, lively tempo, faster than allegretto but slower than presto. |
| chromaticismnoun | the act or action of chromaticizing: the use of chromatic notes or tones (contrasted with diatonicism) |
| andantinonoun | A piece of music played in this style. |
| vibratonoun | (music) The musical effect or technique where the pitch or frequency of a note or sound is quickly and repeatedly raised and lowered over a small distance for the duration of that note or sound. |
| arpeggiosnoun | (music) The notes of a chord played individually instead of simultaneously, usually moving from lowest to highest. |
| fortissimonoun | (music) The dynamic sign indicating that the piece should be played fortissimo. |
| portamentonoun | (music) A smooth, gliding transition from one note to another; used especially with stringed instruments, and sometimes on brass. |
| expressivitynoun | (uncountable) The quality of being expressive. |
| vivacenoun | (music) A piece to be played at a brisk, lively tempo. |
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