noun

allegro

uh-LEHG-roh

noun

A musical tempo marking meaning fast and lively, or a passage played at that speed.

"The symphony opens with a brisk allegro."

"The pianist raced through the allegro section."

adverb

In music, played at a quick, lively pace.

"The score is marked to be played allegro."

How to Use Allegro

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA musical instruction meaning "play this quickly and with energy."

Common pairings

allegro movement marked allegro

allegros plural

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The symphony opens with a brisk _____.

Borrowed directly from Italian allegro, "cheerful, lively," the word Italian composers used to mark a fast tempo.

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