Allegretto: meaning, definitions and examples
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allegretto
[ หรฆlษหษกrษt.oส ]
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:
๐ต๐น allegretto
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคฒเฅเคเฅเคฐเฅเคเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช allegretto
๐ฎ๐ฉ allegretto
๐บ๐ฆ ะฐะปะตะณัะตััะพ
๐ต๐ฑ allegretto
๐ฏ๐ต ใขใฌใฐใฌใใ
๐ซ๐ท allegretto
๐ช๐ธ allegretto
๐น๐ท allegretto
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋ ๊ทธ๋ ํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃููุบุฑูุชู
๐จ๐ฟ allegretto
๐ธ๐ฐ allegretto
๐จ๐ณ ๅฟซๆฟ
๐ธ๐ฎ allegretto
๐ฎ๐ธ allegretto
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐะปะปะตะณัะตััะพ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแ แแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ allegretto
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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