Tempo is measured in which units?

• A. Beats per minute
• B. Meters per second
• C. Degrees
• D. Kilograms

Answer: (A)

Tempo is the rate of the rhythmic pulse, describing how fast the beat occurs. It is measured in beats per minute (bpm), which directly expresses how many beats happen in one minute. This unit fits because tempo is about counting the repeating pulse that guides movement or music, and bpm provides a clear, standard way to communicate that pace. The other options don’t fit: meters per second measures linear speed, degrees measure angles, and kilograms measure mass. For example, 60 bpm means one beat per second, while 120 bpm is twice as fast.