Definitions and Synonyms of pacing | Another word for pacing | What is pacing?

Definition 1: walking with slow regular strides - [noun denoting act]

(pacing* is a kind of ...) a person's manner of walking*

gait

Definition 2: (music) the speed at which a composition is to be played - [noun denoting time]

Synonyms for pacing in the sense of this definition

tempo

(pacing* is a kind of ...) (music) the beat of musical rhythm*

musical time

(... is a kind of pacing* ) a gradually increasing tempo of music*

"my ear will not accept such violent accelerandos"
accelerando
(... is a kind of pacing ) a quicker tempo than andante but not as fast as allegro
allegretto
(... is a kind of pacing ) a brisk and lively tempo
allegro
(... is a kind of pacing ) a moderately slow tempo (a walking pace)
andante
(... is a kind of pacing ) played at reduced speed; less rapid
meno mosso
(... is a kind of pacing ) a flexible tempo; not strictly on the beat
rubato