bpm

/ˌbiː piː ˈɛm/
noun
  1. 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.
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