Definitions for "Tempi"
From the Italian meaning “time” or “times”. The speed at which a piece of music is performed. The anglicized ‘tempos’ is an acceptable plural, like ‘concertos’. There are many tempo indication terms, for example: a tempo, (resume original speed), tempo di minuetto, (in minuet time), and tempo alla breve (use the half note as your beat unit). In an opera, (as well as other orchestral performances) the conductor sets the tempo.