| Term | Definition |
| tempo | the speed at which music is or ought to be played |
| temporary | lasting for a time only; not permanent |
| extemporaneously | carried out or performed with little or no preparation; impromptu |
| contemporary | happening, existing, living or coming into being during the same period of time |
| pro tem | for the time being |
| temporal | of or relating to time as opposed to eternity (earthly life) |
| temporize | to be indecisive or evasive to gain time or delay acting |
| temporarily | during a limited time, for the present time |
| tempus fugit | time flies |
| tempest | a (time of/season of) violent windstorm, esp. one with rain, hail, or snow |