Meaning oftempoin English

Noun

1. music's speed or rate of beats per minute
   The music's tempo was too fast for the dancers.
2. a steady pace set by leading riders
   The cyclists maintained a steady tempo at the front of the pack.
3. a rapid pace of play (in American football)
   The quarterback's tempo allowed them to score quickly.
4. gaining an advantage through strategic moves; forcing a useless response
   The chess player tried to gain tempo by sacrificing a pawn.
5. timing advantage in initiating a strategy
   The company gained a tempo advantage by launching their product first.