+**Tempo** is the [speed](/wiki/speed) at which music is performed, defining the pulse and character of a piece. It dictates the pace of the [beat](/wiki/beat), profoundly shaping the listener's experience and the work's overall [Rhythm](/wiki/rhythm).
+## See also
+- [Metre](/wiki/metre)
+- [Dynamics](/wiki/dynamics)
+- [Music](/wiki/music)