Allegro is a music term that usually refers to a livelyfull of energy, brightness, and quick movement, fast speed. It can also describe a passagea short section of a longer piece of writing or music or piece meant to be played at that speed, or be used as an instructiona direction telling someone what to do to play in that lively way.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /əˈleɪɡroʊ/
Easy pronunciation: uh-LAY-groh (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the second syllable, LAY.
Use this pronunciation for the noun meaning a brisk and lively tempo in music.
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Allegro Meaning
a fast, lively speed in music
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a brisk and lively tempo
Example: The second movement is marked allegro.
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Other Meanings of Allegro
Meaning 2
a piece or section of music that should be played fast and lively
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a musical composition or musical passage to be performed quickly in a brisk lively manner
Example: The violin solo moves into an allegro.
Meaning 3
played in a fast, lively way
Part of speech: adverb
Definition: in a quick and lively tempo
Example: Play this section allegro.
Meaning 4
fast in tempo
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: (of tempo) fast
Example: an allegro passage
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Common Mistakes
- Using allegro as a general word for any kind of speed outside music.
- Confusing allegro with a description of mood in everyday speech rather than a musical tempo marking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does allegro mean in music?
In music, allegro usually means a fast, lively tempo.
Is allegro a noun, adjective, or adverb?
It can be all three, depending on how it is used in music.
What is a simple synonym for allegro?
For the tempo sense, a simple synonym is fast or lively, but exact replacements depend on the sentence.
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