# allegro

/əˈɫɛˌɡɹoʊ/ (US) · /ɐlˈɛɡɹəʊ/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/allegro
Updated: 2026-05-30

## Definition

a fast and lively tempo in music. It is the speed at which a piece should be played to sound energetic.

For teachers: a musical direction indicating a fast, lively, and bright tempo. Often used to describe a specific movement within a larger composition.

## Examples

- The pianist played the allegro with great energy.
- After the slow introduction, the second movement is an allegro that keeps the audience on their feet.
- The composer's use of an allegro in the final movement provides a striking contrast to the somber, reflective themes established in the earlier sections of the symphony.

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