Swing and Tempo

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Swing

Swing noun - Changing location by moving back and forth.

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Tempo is a synonym for swing in rhythm topic. In some cases you can use "Tempo" instead a noun "Swing", when it comes to topics like music, moving back and forth.

Nearby Words: swinging, swinger, swingle

Tempo

Tempo noun - (music) the speed at which a composition is to be played.

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Swing is a synonym for tempo in music topic. You can use "Swing" instead a noun "Tempo".

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good	good swing	good tempo
high	high swing	high tempo
full	full swing	full tempo
normal	normal swing	normal tempo
Other adjectives: fast, original, single, powerful, slow, quick, peppy, mid, faster, slower.

Both words in one sentence

Laurel and Hardy movies often used a swing-tempo version of Mendelssohn's tune in the background to underscore the woe of married life.

Source: Lohengrin and Mendelssohn
Of course, tempo can swing both ways, as a canny Aggro player can lure out a Wrath of God with a token army, then summon the real threat after making the opponent use up their mana and spells to stop that feint.

Source: Unstable Equilibrium
All you have to do is tap A for a short hop, then tap B to swing the sword; once Soma hits the ground, the swinging animation gets canceled out, and with good enough tempo, one can easily swing the sword at an enemy and retreat at the same time.

Source: Game Breaker / Castlevania

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