Allegretto: meaning, definitions and examples

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allegretto

 

[ หŒรฆlษ™หˆษกrษ›t.oสŠ ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

music tempo

Allegretto is a musical term used to indicate a moderately fast tempo, typically faster than 'andante' but slower than 'allegro.' This term suggests a lively and cheerful character in the music. It is often used in compositions where a light and graceful feel is desired. Composers may choose allegretto to create an uplifting mood throughout a piece.

Synonyms

cheerful, lively, moderately fast

Examples of usage

  • The symphony featured an allegretto movement that energized the audience.
  • She played the allegretto section with great enthusiasm.
  • The composer specified allegretto to convey a light-hearted spirit.

Translations

Translations of the word "allegretto" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น allegretto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคฒเฅ‡เค—เฅเคฐเฅ‡เคŸเฅ‹

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช allegretto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ allegretto

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะปะตะณั€ะตั‚ั‚ะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ allegretto

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ขใƒฌใ‚ฐใƒฌใƒƒใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท allegretto

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ allegretto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท allegretto

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•Œ๋ ˆ๊ทธ๋ ˆํ† 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃู„ูŠุบุฑูŠุชูˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ allegretto

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ allegretto

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฟซๆฟ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ allegretto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ allegretto

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะปะปะตะณั€ะตั‚ั‚ะพ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒšแƒ”แƒ’แƒ แƒ”แƒขแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ allegretto

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ allegretto

Etymology

The term 'allegretto' originates from the Italian word 'allegre,' which means 'joyful' or 'cheerful.' It is derived from the Latin word 'alacer,' meaning 'lively' or 'quick.' The usage of 'allegretto' in musical notation dates back to the 18th century during the development of classical music. It became a standard term to describe a specific tempo that lies between andante and allegro. Over the centuries, 'allegretto' has maintained its significance in musical terminology and is often used by composers to add a specific rhythmical quality to their works, conveying an atmosphere of vigor and delight.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,363, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.