The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word DOWNTEMPO
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What does DOWNTEMPO mean?
DOWNTEMPO noun- A genre of house music and ambient music with an ethereal sound and a driving beat.
- Having a slow tempo.
- Having a slow, relaxed pace.
- At a slow tempo.
- At a slow, relaxed pace.