up-tempo
adjective
up-tem·po
ˈəp-ˌtem-(ˌ)pō 
: having a fast-moving tempo
up-tempo music
an aggressive up-tempo style of basketball
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That song — an up-tempo, classically-country sounding tune about questioning the end of a relationship — is a striking example of Bowen injecting a degree of hope into the music this time around.
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Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2024
By now John and Princess Di were dancing to an up-tempo number and rocking out.
—Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 7 May 2024
Under Miller, the Rough Riders established themselves as the standard in Class 5A with an up-tempo, press-heavy style while earning the program’s first two championships.
—Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2024
By then, their feel-good up-tempo electronic rap was out of vogue.
—Liz Sanchez, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2024
Mitty turned the game into a halfcourt affair, and usually up-tempo Riordan was more than happy to oblige on a night when space was earned and every shot was contested.
—Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2024
Kelly is one of the godfathers of the up-tempo, spread offense that dominated college football in the early 2010s.
—Ralph D. Russo, USA TODAY, 10 Feb. 2024
Playing in the Ducks’ up-tempo spread offense led by star quarterback Bo Nix, Franklin had 15 catches of 30-plus yards and eight receptions of 40-plus yards, which both ranked among the top three in the country.
—C.j. Doon, Baltimore Sun, 31 Jan. 2024
In addition to more spread formations and an up-tempo pace, the Ravens have emphasized getting the ball out of Jackson’s hands quicker and into those of the playmakers around him.
—Brian Wacker, Baltimore Sun, 10 Jan. 2024
Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2024
By now John and Princess Di were dancing to an up-tempo number and rocking out.
—Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 7 May 2024
Under Miller, the Rough Riders established themselves as the standard in Class 5A with an up-tempo, press-heavy style while earning the program’s first two championships.
—Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2024
By then, their feel-good up-tempo electronic rap was out of vogue.
—Liz Sanchez, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2024
Mitty turned the game into a halfcourt affair, and usually up-tempo Riordan was more than happy to oblige on a night when space was earned and every shot was contested.
—Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2024
Kelly is one of the godfathers of the up-tempo, spread offense that dominated college football in the early 2010s.
—Ralph D. Russo, USA TODAY, 10 Feb. 2024
Playing in the Ducks’ up-tempo spread offense led by star quarterback Bo Nix, Franklin had 15 catches of 30-plus yards and eight receptions of 40-plus yards, which both ranked among the top three in the country.
—C.j. Doon, Baltimore Sun, 31 Jan. 2024
In addition to more spread formations and an up-tempo pace, the Ravens have emphasized getting the ball out of Jackson’s hands quicker and into those of the playmakers around him.
—Brian Wacker, Baltimore Sun, 10 Jan. 2024
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“Up-tempo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/up-tempo. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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