Here's a breakdown:
* In music: Tempo is measured in beats per minute (BPM). A tempo marking (like "♩ = 120") indicates how many beats should occur in one minute.
* Beyond music: "Tempo" can be used in a more general sense to describe the pace or speed of something, like "the tempo of life in the city" or "the tempo of the conversation".
Let me know if you'd like more detail about tempo in music, or want to see some examples of tempo markings!