Dictionary Check: allegretto

"allegretto" is a valid word!

Scrabble 11 points
Words with Friends 14 points

Definition

adjective

(of tempo) faster than allegro

noun

a quicker tempo than andante but not as fast as allegro

noun

a musical composition or musical passage to be performed at a somewhat quicker tempo than andante but not as fast as allegro

adverb

in a moderately quick tempo

Example: "play this more allegretto"

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