tempo, pace

这两个词都可作“速度”解。但用法有异：前者是指一首乐曲所应弹奏的速度和节奏。后者则是指人行走或跑动的速度。试比较：

Your tempo is too slow. 你演奏的速度太慢了。

He slowed down his pace, so I could keep up with him. 他放慢脚步好让我跟上他。