noun🔗ShareA tempo mark directing that a passage is to be played in a quick, lively tempo, faster than allegretto but slower than presto"The music teacher instructed the students to play the piece with allegro, but not so fast that it became presto. "musictimeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareIn more traditional use, an expressive marking indicating lively or happily, not necessarily quick or fast."The pianist played the piece with such an infectious allegro that everyone in the room started tapping their feet. "musicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA passage having this mark"The pianist practiced the allegro repeatedly to increase her speed. "musicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareIn a quick and lively manner"The upbeat song had an allegro tempo, making it perfect for exercising. "musicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adverb🔗SharePlayed in a quick, lively tempo"The pianist played the cheerful melody allegro, making everyone want to dance. "musicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
