1. in a quick and lively manner
Usage: music

1. quick and lively in tempo
Usage: music

1. a musical composition or movement in quick tempo
Usage: music

Examples

• The pianist played the piece allegro, with energy and speed.
• The symphony’s final movement is marked allegro.
• She practiced the allegro section until her fingers moved smoothly.
• The conductor signaled for an allegro tempo.
• The allegro from Mozart’s sonata is challenging but beautiful.
• Play this passage allegro, not too slowly.
• The orchestra performed the allegro with precision and vigor.