Usage patterns
テンポが速い/遅いthe tempo is fast/slow
This song has a fast tempo and is easy to dance to.
テンポを上げるto speed up the tempo
In the second half, they picked up the tempo as they played.
テンポを落とすto slow down the tempo
He slowed down the pace of the conversation as he spoke.
テンポに乗るto get into the rhythm/pace
Little by little I got into the tempo of the song.
テンポがいいto have a good tempo/pace
This movie has a good pace, so it never gets boring.