Temp (time)
Temp
Latin tempus, temporis: time.
The song's tempo got faster and faster.
Temporary
Lasting only for a short time.
A temporary bridge was built while the old one was repaired.
Tempo
The speed of music or of activity.
The drummer kept a steady tempo during the procession.
Remember: Temp = time: contemporary = of the same time; a temp works for a short time. Say TEM-puh-ruh-ree; many British speakers say TEM-pruh-ree.