[boneyguy]

I'm of the opinion that rhythm and tempo are the most personal and unique aspects of an individuals musical expression. How someone habitually moves, speaks, gestures, breathes etc. usually indicates a prefered range of tempo and rhythmic cadence.

I think rhythm and tempo are far more ingrained and hard wired than melody preferences for instance.

I'm not sure that the ability to detect pitch equates in any way to tempo considerations.

It seems to me that the ability to detect pitch is a physiologically/biologically determined thing. I don't see tempo as having the same physiological limitations but rather tempo seems to be more about preference to me. In other words people don't choose be able to hear a particular range of pitches but people do choose a certain range of tempo over other possible tempos and rhythms. You either hear a pitch or you don't. Whereas either you prefer a tempo or you choose another that is more pleasing.