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Allegro

//əˈlɛɡɹoʊ// adj, adv, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    in a quick and lively manner not-comparable
Adjective
  1. 1
    (of tempo) fast wordnet
Adverb
  1. 1
    played in a quick, lively tempo not-comparable
Adverb
  1. 1
    in a quick and lively tempo wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    A tempo mark directing that a passage is to be played in a quick, lively tempo, faster than allegretto but slower than presto.
  2. 2
    a musical composition or musical passage to be performed quickly in a brisk lively manner wordnet
  3. 3
    An expressive mark indicating that a passage is to be played in a lively or happy manner, not necessarily quickly.
  4. 4
    a brisk and lively tempo wordnet
  5. 5
    A passage having this mark.

    "And what mean these outbursts and objurgations of his, you will ask; these suggestions, furtive, rhapsodical, mystical; this furibund allegro about Money, Mediums, and Bohemia; [...]"

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Italian allegro.

Etymology 2

From Italian allegro.

Etymology 3

From Italian allegro.

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