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allegro

nounmasculinetechnicaluncommon/ɐˈlɛɡɾu/a·le·gro

Definition

1

A tempo marking in music indicating a fast, lively, and cheerful pace.

Usage examples

“The symphony's opening movement is marked allegro.”
“She played the sonata's allegro with great energy.”

Common combinations

allegro tempoallegro movement