bpm
/ˌbiː piː ˈɛm/
noun
- Abbreviation for 'beats per minute', used to measure the tempo of music or the speed of a heartbeat.
- The song has a fast tempo of 140 bpm.
- She set the metronome to 120 bpm for the practice session.
- The doctor said my resting heart rate is 72 bpm, which is normal.