HouseInstrumental120 BPM
Two a Second
Made with MiniMax Music 3.0 · Four-on-the-floor
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PromptGroovy house instrumental at exactly 120 bpm, four-on-the-floor kick, warm bassline, piano chords, steady and danceable
2 beats per second · the pop and house sweet spot
120 BPM metronome, meaning and music
120 beats per minute is exactly two beats a second — a brisk walking pace and the home tempo of house, dance-pop and marches. Start the metronome above, download a 120 BPM click track, or make an original track at 120.
120
BPM
- Free 120 BPM metronome
- WAV click track download
- Genres at 120
- Original tracks at 120
Quick answer
Updated
120 BPM means 120 beats per minute — exactly 2 beats per second, or one beat every 0.5 seconds. It's a moderately fast, upbeat tempo (in classical terms, allegro) close to a brisk walking pace. House music, dance-pop, disco and marches often sit right around 120, which is why it's the default tempo in many music apps. Use the metronome above (it starts at 120) to play or practise along, download a 120 BPM click track as a WAV, or make an original track at 120 BPM in Kenerate's Music Studio.
- Beats per second
- 2
- Time per beat
- 0.5 s
- Tempo marking
- Allegro (fast, lively)
- Common genres
- House, dance-pop, disco, marches
Listen first
Tracks around 120 BPM
Real AI generations asked for tempos near 120. Engines don't always land exactly — check any track with the BPM & key finder.
PopSong120 BPM
No Regrets
Made with Ken Music 1.5 · Upbeat pop
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PromptFunny upbeat pop song about a cat who knocks everything off the table and feels no regret, playful piano, handclaps, cheeky female vocals, 120 bpm
Compare: 80 BPMInstrumental80 BPM
Stoop Session
Made with Ken Music 1.5 · Hear the difference
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PromptLaid-back boom-bap hip-hop instrumental at 80 bpm, dusty drums, deep bass, mellow Rhodes chords, head-nod groove
Deep houseInstrumental122 BPM
Amber Room
Made with ElevenLabs Music v2.5 · Just above 120
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PromptDeep house instrumental, warm sub bass, shuffling hi-hats, soulful chord stabs, late-night club groove, 122 bpm
Where 120 sits
Common tempo ranges — 120 lands in the middle of the upbeat zone.
- Ballad (adagio/andante)60–90 BPM
- Hip-hop80–100 BPM
- Pop / dance-pop100–130 BPM
120 is the centre
- House / disco115–128 BPM
- Marches110–130 BPM
- Techno / trance125–140 BPM
Prompt recipe
Using 120 BPM
Handy numbers for musicians, editors and runners.
- Beat length
- 500 ms per beat; a 4/4 bar lasts 2 seconds.
- 8th notes
- 250 ms; 16th notes 125 ms.
- Video editing
- Cut every 12 frames at 24 fps (one beat).
- Delay time
- Quarter-note delay = 500 ms.
- Walking
- Close to a brisk walking cadence.
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Make something at 120 BPM
Each opens the Music Studio with the tempo in the prompt.
House
House instrumental at 120 bpm, four-on-the-floor kick, warm bassline, piano chords
Use this promptDance-pop
Dance-pop song at 120 bpm, bright synths, catchy chorus, female vocals
Use this promptDisco
Disco groove at 120 bpm, funky bass, strings, hi-hats, handclaps
Use this promptMarch
Brass band march at 120 bpm, snare drums, proud and bright
Use this promptWorkout
Energetic workout track at 120 bpm, driving beat, motivating synths
Use this prompt
How to
How to use the 120 bpm
Step 1: Press Start
The metronome starts at 120 BPM.Step 2: Pick a time signature
4/4 for most pop and dance.Step 3: Download a click track
30 s to 3 min WAV.Step 4: Check a song's tempo
Use the BPM & key finder.Step 5: Make a track at 120
Describe it in the Music Studio.
Tips
Practising at 120
Small tips.
- Feel it as two beats per second — count 'one-and, two-and'.
- Turn on 8th-note clicks for tight strumming and hi-hats.
- Slow to 100 to learn, then step back up to 120.
- Half-time at 120 feels like 60 — common in ballads over dance beats.
- Tap along to a song to check whether it's really 120.
Engines
Engines for tracks at a set tempo
Facts from the app's engine list.
| Engine | Length | Modes | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| MiniMax Music 3.0MiniMax | Up to 4 min | Song · Lyrics · Instrumental | Follows [Verse]/[Chorus] section tags closely |
| Ken Music 1.5Kenerate | Up to ~3 min | Song · Lyrics · Instrumental | Default engine: full songs with vocals in any language; can take an image as inspiration |
| ElevenLabs Music v2.5ElevenLabs | Exact length, 10 s–10 min | Song · Lyrics · Instrumental | Set the exact duration; clean studio mix |
| Mureka V9.5Mureka | Up to 4 min | Song · Lyrics · Instrumental | Writes its own lyrics from a prompt; style chips; MP3/WAV/FLAC |
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In depth
120 BPM, explained
What works, what to avoid, and how the pieces fit.
Why 120 is everywhere
120 BPM is easy to think in — two beats a second — and sits in a comfortable, energetic range for dancing and walking. Many music apps and drum machines default to it, and a lot of house, disco and dance-pop settles close by.
Tempo markings near 120
Classical terms for reference:
- Moderato — about 108–120.
- Allegro — about 120–156.
- March tempo — often 110–130.
FAQ
120 BPM questions
6 questions
01What does 120 BPM mean?
120 beats per minute — two beats every second, or one beat every half-second.
02Is 120 BPM fast?
It's moderately fast and upbeat — around allegro — and about a brisk walking pace.
03What genres are 120 BPM?
House, dance-pop, disco and marches often sit around 120; much pop music falls between 100 and 130.
04How long is a beat at 120 BPM?
0.5 seconds. A bar of 4/4 lasts 2 seconds.
05Can I download a 120 BPM click track?
Yes — press WAV in the metronome above (30 seconds to 3 minutes).
06Can I make a song at 120 BPM?
Yes — include '120 bpm' in your Music Studio prompt. Engines usually land close; check with the BPM & key finder.
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