allegro
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noun \ə-ˈle-(ˌ)grō, -ˈlā-\ plural al·le·gros
Definition of ALLEGRO
: a musical composition or movement in allegro tempo
See Examples of ALLEGRO
- The symphony's first movement is an allegro.
First Known Use of ALLEGRO
1683
2allegro
adverb or adjectiveDefinition of ALLEGRO
: at a brisk lively tempo —used as a direction in music
Origin of ALLEGRO
Italian, merry, from Vulgar Latin *alecrus lively, alteration of Latin alacr-, alacer
First Known Use: circa 1721
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