allegro
IPA: ʌɫˈɛgroʊ
noun
- (music) A tempo mark directing that a passage is to be played in a quick, lively tempo, faster than allegretto but slower than presto.
- (music, more, traditionally) An expressive mark indicating that a passage is to be played in a lively or happy manner, not necessarily quickly.
- (music) A passage having this mark.
adjective
- (music) in a quick and lively manner
adverb
- (music) played in a quick, lively tempo
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Examples of "allegro" in Sentences
- The musicians played the piece at a swift allegro tempo, filling the room with energy and excitement
- The ballet dancers moved gracefully across the stage, performing intricate allegro jumps and turns
- The car sped down the highway at an allegro pace, narrowly avoiding other vehicles
- The students worked diligently to master the allegro section of the musical composition, practicing their parts repeatedly
- With a quick allegro rhythm, the conductor led the orchestra through a lively and spirited performance
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