Definition of "up-tempo" []

• A fast or lively tempo, as in jazz. (noun)
• Having a fast or lively tempo: an up-tempo arrangement. (adjective)

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• "On the more up-tempo numbers here, his ardent bawling qualifies as a harbinger of the unhinged but melodic shouting of Little Richard and other early rock-and-rollers who recorded in New Orleans during the 1950s and '60s."
• "Knicks star Amar'e Stoudemire defended the up-tempo system on Tuesday, saying it is necessary to get role players easy buckets and improve their confidence to help him and Anthony."
• "Leblanc plays with a fiery edge and employs a high speed, up-tempo style."