Tempo: the speed or pace in music. Figuratively, it can refer to the pace or rhythm of speech, work, or events.
この曲はテンポが速くて踊りやすい。
This song has a fast tempo and is easy to dance to.
会議のテンポが遅くて集中できなかった。
The meeting's pace was slow and I couldn't concentrate.
演奏者は指揮者のテンポに合わせて弾いた。
The performers played in time with the conductor's tempo.