Allegretto
Pronunciation: /ˈɔɫˈɛɡɹətˈtu/
Allegretto (adj)
- Used for music played fairly quickly, faster than andante, but not as fast as allegro.
Allegretto (adv)
- A direction telling performers to play at a fairly quick speed, between slow and fast.
Allegretto (adjective)
Examples
- The allegretto tempo keeps the music lively.
- This allegretto tempo sounds moderately fast and clear.
Allegretto (adverb)
Examples
- Play the passage allegretto, not too slowly.
- The conductor says to play allegretto with energy.