plural allegros
Definition of allegro
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a musical composition or movement in allegro tempo
allegro
adverb or adjectiveDefinition of allegro (Entry 2 of 2)
: at a brisk lively tempo
—used as a direction in music
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The first known use of allegro was in 1683
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