downtempo

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noun

A genre of house music and ambient music with an ethereal sound and a driving beat.

Similar
chillout
Opposite
uptempo
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Meanings

noundowntempo (uncountable)

alternative down-tempo

  1. uncountableentertainmentA genre of house music and ambient music with an ethereal sound and a driving beat.

    Synonyms: chillout

adjectivedowntempo (comparative more downtempo, superlative most downtempo)

comparative more downtempo · superlative most downtempo · alternative down-tempo

  1. entertainmentHaving a slow tempo.
  2. Having a slow, relaxed pace.
adverbdowntempo (comparative more downtempo, superlative most downtempo)

comparative more downtempo · superlative most downtempo · alternative down-tempo

  1. entertainmentAt a slow tempo.
  2. At a slow, relaxed pace.

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA genre of house music and ambient music with an ethereal sound and a driving beat.

Similar
chillout
Opposite
uptempo
Also see
chillout

Origin

From down + tempo.

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Cite this entry
APA

downtempo. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/downtempo

MLA

“downtempo.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/downtempo. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “downtempo,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/downtempo.

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