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BPM stands for Beats Per Minute and measures how fast a piece of music is.
The tempo directly affects a song's energy and feel. A slow ballad might be around 60 BPM, pop songs typically sit around 120 BPM (similar to a walking pace), and dance and electronic music often exceeds 140 BPM.
Musicians use a metronome to keep a steady tempo while practicing or recording. Knowing the BPM is also essential for DJs who need to match the tempos of different songs when mixing.
The tempo directly affects a song's energy and feel. A slow ballad might be around 60 BPM, pop songs typically sit around 120 BPM (similar to a walking pace), and dance and electronic music often exceeds 140 BPM.
Musicians use a metronome to keep a steady tempo while practicing or recording. Knowing the BPM is also essential for DJs who need to match the tempos of different songs when mixing.