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allegro

/əˈleɪɡɹoʊ/

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noun

Allegro, vite et vif

A tempo mark directing that a passage is to be played in a quick, lively tempo, faster than allegretto but slower than presto

Examples :

"The music teacher instructed the students to play the piece with allegro, but not so fast that it became presto. "

Le professeur de musique a demandé aux élèves de jouer le morceau avec allegro, mais pas si vite qu'il devienne presto.

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noun

Allegro, gai

In more traditional use, an expressive marking indicating lively or happily, not necessarily quick or fast.

Examples :

"The pianist played the piece with such an infectious allegro that everyone in the room started tapping their feet. "

Le pianiste a joué le morceau avec un allegro si contagieux que tout le monde dans la pièce a commencé à taper du pied.

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noun

Allegro

A passage having this mark

Examples :

"The pianist practiced the allegro repeatedly to increase her speed. "

La pianiste a répété l'allegro à plusieurs reprises pour augmenter sa vitesse.

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adjective

Vif et gai

In a quick and lively manner

Examples :

"The upbeat song had an allegro tempo, making it perfect for exercising. "

La chanson entraînante avait un tempo vif et gai, ce qui la rendait parfaite pour faire de l'exercice.

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adverb

Vif, allègre

Played in a quick, lively tempo

Examples :

"The pianist played the cheerful melody allegro, making everyone want to dance. "

Le pianiste a joué la mélodie joyeuse avec un tempo vif, donnant envie à tout le monde de danser.