allegretto Definition
a musical term indicating a moderately quick tempo, faster than andante but slower than allegro.
Using allegretto: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "allegretto" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The piece should be played at an allegretto tempo.
Example
The conductor signaled for the orchestra to play the next section allegretto.
Origins of allegretto
from Italian 'allegretto', meaning 'somewhat lively'
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Summary: allegretto in Brief
'Allegretto' [ˌæləˈɡretəʊ] is a musical term that indicates a moderately quick tempo, faster than andante but slower than allegro. It is often used in sheet music to indicate how a piece should be played or conducted.
