Allegro
/əˈlɛɡɹoʊ/ adj, adv, noun
adj, adv, noun ·Moderate ·College level
Definitions
Noun
- 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 a musical composition or musical passage to be performed quickly in a brisk lively manner wordnet
- 3 An expressive mark indicating that a passage is to be played in a lively or happy manner, not necessarily quickly.
- 4 a brisk and lively tempo wordnet
- 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; [...]"
Adjective
- 1 in a quick and lively manner not-comparable
Adjective
- 1 (of tempo) fast wordnet
Adverb
- 1 played in a quick, lively tempo not-comparable
Adverb
- 1 in a quick and lively tempo wordnet
Example
More examples"If it says here allegro, you have to play allegro."
Etymology
From Italian allegro.