FAST TEMPO is a musical term used to describe the speed of a piece of music. The three crossword solutions for this term are PRESTO (6 letters), ALLEGRO (7 letters) and VIVACE (6 letters). PRESTO is an Italian word meaning 'very fast' and is usually played at a speed of 168-200 beats per minute. ALLEGRO is also an Italian word meaning 'CHEERFUL' and is usually played at a speed of 120-168 beats per minute. VIVACE is an Italian word meaning 'LIVELY' and is usually played at a speed of 140-160 beats per minute.