Referenztempo
Referenztempo, or reference tempo, is a chosen tempo used as a baseline for a musical work or project. It provides a stable anchor for tempo-related instructions, calculations, and alignment, and is typically expressed in beats per minute (BPM). Other tempos within the piece are described in relation to this reference value.
In practice, referenztempo serves as the numeric anchor behind tempo markings, accelerations, and ritardandos. Musicians and
In German-language music theory, pedagogy, and certain production contexts, referenztempo is used to distinguish a central
Implementation typically involves setting the referenztempo as the default or initial tempo of a piece or
See also: tempo, tempo map, metronome, BPM, a tempo, rubato, DAW.