Allegro Meaning in English

word

US

əˈɫɛˌɡɹoʊ

uh-LEG-roh

UK

ɐlˈɛɡɹəʊ

uh-LEG-roh

Definition

'Allegro' is a musical term in Italian meaning to play fast and lively. It is used to indicate a quick tempo in a piece of music.

Usage & Nuances

Used mainly in classical music contexts; 'allegro' refers to tempo, not mood. Typically appears on musical scores and instructions. Not used in everyday English conversation except in reference to music.

• Spanish: allegro (término musical) - rápido (música)
• Portuguese (BR): allegro (termo musical) - rápido (música)
• Portuguese (PT): allegro (termo musical) - rápido (música)
• Chinese (Simplified): 快板（音乐术语）
• Chinese (Traditional): 快板（音樂術語）
• Hindi: अलेग्रो (संगीत शब्द) - तेज (संगीत)
• Arabic: أليغرو (مصطلح موسيقي) - سريع (موسيقى)
• Bengali: অ্যালেগ্রো
• Russian: аллегро
• Japanese: アレグロ
• Vietnamese: allegro
• Korean: 알레그로
• Turkish: allegro
• Urdu: ایللیگرو
• Indonesian: allegro

Example Sentences

The piece starts with an allegro section.

basic

Play this song allegro for more energy.

basic

The orchestra finished the concert with an allegro.

basic

When you see 'allegro' on the sheet, it means pick up the pace.

natural

Some of my favorite symphonies have a lively allegro movement.

natural

The pianist shifted smoothly from allegro to adagio.

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