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Allegro: meaning, definitions and examples

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allegro

 

[ ษ™หˆlษ›ษกroสŠ ]

Adverb / Noun
Context #1 | Adverb

music speed

Allegro is a musical term that indicates a fast, lively tempo. It is typically utilized in the context of musical compositions to instruct performers to play at a brisk pace.

Synonyms

briskly, lively, swiftly

Examples of usage

  • The symphony started with an allegro movement.
  • He played the allegro section with great enthusiasm.
  • The conductor signaled the orchestra to switch to allegro.
  • In the final act, the music transitions into an allegro rhythm.
Context #2 | Noun

musical term

Allegro can also refer to a specific section in a piece of music where the tempo is fast. This section is often characterized by energetic and upbeat melodies.

Synonyms

fast movement, lively section

Examples of usage

  • The allegro in the sonata is particularly engaging.
  • During the performance, the allegro flowed seamlessly into the adagio.
  • Many students struggle with the allegro parts of their pieces.
  • The composer wrote a delightful allegro for the finale.

Translations

Translations of the word "allegro" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น allegro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เคจเค‚เคฆเคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช allegro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ allegro

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะปะตะณั€ะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ allegro

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ขใƒฌใ‚ฐใƒญ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท allegro

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ allegro

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท allegro

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•Œ๋ ˆ๊ทธ๋กœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃู„ูŠุบุฑูˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ allegro

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ allegro

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฟซๆฟ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ allegro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ allegro

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะปะตะณั€ะพ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒšแƒ”แƒ’แƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ allegro

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ allegro

Etymology

The term 'allegro' comes from the Italian language, where it originally meant 'cheerful' or 'merry.' Its use in music dates back to the late Renaissance and early Baroque periods, where composers began to include tempo markings in their manuscripts. The adoption of Italian terms in music was partly due to the influence of Italian composers and their prominent role in the development of Western classical music. The word reflects the vibrant and lively character that is intented in compositions marked with this tempo. Over the centuries, 'allegro' has become a standard term in the vocabulary of musicians and is widely recognized around the world, often appearing in sheet music and performance instructions.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,523 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.