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pacing

pacing

12 4.6
The speed at which a piece of music is played
  • noun
  • /ˈpeɪsɪŋ/
  • Specialized
translation icon : tempo
  • The pianist adjusted the pacing of the piece to create a more dramatic effect.
  • pacing of lessons
  • rehearsal pacing
  • pacing guides

So that helps you build that that pacing, that tension.

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Examples

  • The conductor emphasized the importance of pacing in order to maintain the emotional flow of the symphony.

  • Good pacing in a performance can keep the audience engaged and enhance the overall experience.

  • But I think having the audience on board from the get go will help with the pacing of the video as it continues.

  • And their pacing is forced to be pretty quick because of the length of time that they have to walk.

  • His voice has the same tone, pacing, and inflection each time.

    Academic text (2001)
  • As a result, the overall pacing and intensity of matches is massively different.

  • One problem often experienced by less-experienced teachers is poor pacing of instruction.

    Academic text (2001)
  • Research on the effect of teacher verbal feedback on instructional pacing has resulted in significant and reliable recommendations.

    Academic text (2006)
  • The research team worked collaboratively, brainstorming ideas for strengthening the daily activities and the pacing of each lesson.

    Academic text (2012)
  • Lesson structure also relies on pacing and the teacher's manipulation of the class's energy level.

    Academic text (2006)

Synonyms

pace
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409 2.0

How fast someone or something moves

is specific to musical performance speed rather than general movement
tempo
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68 3.4

How fast music or an activity happens

is about the rate at which the piece is actually played

Antonyms

5 1.1

A state when something moves or happens less quickly than usual

How Fast

presto
  • Specialized
7.3
allegro
  • Specialized
3 8.0
pacing
  • Specialized
12 4.6
moderato
  • Specialized
7.6
andante
  • Specialized
1 8.2
adagio
  • Specialized
7.9
largo
  • Specialized
8.4

Surface Forms

pacing singular
pacings plural

Morphology

pacing = pace (semi-transparent) = pace + ing

This is a regular -ing nominalization of pace, but the music-specific sense is a specialized extension rather than a fully literal everyday use.

Etymology

Pacing comes from the word pace, which originally meant 'step'. In music, pacing is like the steps of a song, its speed or rate, so good pacing affects the listener's mood.