allegro

Examples

• All

• Please start the piece allegro to capture its energetic mood.

• The conductor signaled the orchestra to resume allegro after the slow section.

• The pianist played the scherzo allegro, as indicated in the score.

• Can you play that piece allegro?

• The conductor signaled the orchestra to play the piece allegro, filling the hall with vibrant energy.

• As the allegro section of the symphony began, the audience couldn't help but tap their feet to the lively rhythm.

• In her recital, she chose to perform the sonata at an allegro tempo to showcase its joyful character.

Synonyms

U

uptempo

vsallegro

2 4.4

Fast and lively music that makes you want to move

is a written musical direction, not just a general descriptive label

A

allegro con spirito

vsallegro

• Specialized

9.9

A musical instruction to play quickly with lively energy

is played with moderate energy rather than extra spirited force

V

vivace

vsallegro

• Specialized

9.9

Play or sing quickly and with energy

is less quick, showing brisk tempo without added speed

Antonyms

L

largo

• Specialized

8.4

Very slow and broad in style

A

adagio

• Specialized

7.9

Slowly when you play music

Compounds

A

allegro con spirito

• Specialized

9.9

A musical instruction to play quickly with lively energy

How Fast

presto

• Specialized

7.3

allegro

• Specialized

1 8.1

allegretto

• Specialized

9.8

andante

• Specialized

8.6

adagio

• Specialized

8.2

largo

• Specialized

4 9.5

Surface Forms

Etymology