Allegro definition

Allegro

Topics Allegro Definition

WordNet

(1) (of tempo) fast

(2) In a quick and lively tempo

"Play this section allegro"

(3) A musical composition or passage performed quickly in a brisk lively manner

(4) A brisk and lively tempo

WiktionaryText

A tempo mark directing that a passage is to be played in a quick, lively tempo, faster than allegretto but slower than presto
In more traditional use, an expressive marking indicating lively or happily, not necessarily quick or fast.
A passage having this mark