allegretto
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al·le·gret·to
(ăl'ĭ-grĕt'ō, ä'lĭ-) 
Music.
adv. & adj.
In a moderately quick tempo, usually considered to be slightly slower than allegro but faster than andante. Used chiefly as a direction.
n., pl., -tos.
An allegretto passage or movement.
Music.adv. & adj.
In a moderately quick tempo, usually considered to be slightly slower than allegro but faster than andante. Used chiefly as a direction.
n., pl., -tos.
An allegretto passage or movement.
[Italian, diminutive of allegro, allegro. See allegro.]
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Allegretto
Less fast than Allegro; the term generally implies a certain lightness of style.
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categories related to 'allegretto'
- Time and Tempo - allegretto: (adj) light and moderately fast; faster than moderato, slower than allegro
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Allegretti
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Allegretto for piano in C major ("Bagatelle"), WoO 56
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