a quicker tempo than andante but not as fast as allegro
(of tempo) faster than allegro
in a moderately quick tempo; "play this more allegretto"
A tempo marking indicating a quick temp that is slower than allegro.
Quite lively, moderately fast, (faster than Andante, slower than Allegro).
Fast, but not as fast as Allegro.
Between moderate and fast
moderately fast; a moderately fast movement.
ah-lay-groh; ah-lay-greh-toh] (Italian) "Merry," "cheerful." Indicates a fast tempo. Allegretto is slightly slower than allegro and implies a lighter style.
moderately fast, slightly slower than allegro
Italian. (alltto.) Light and cheerful, faster than moderato, slower than allegro.
Slightly less fast than allegro, often of lighter texture or character.