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  1. en.wikisource.org › wiki › A_Dictionary_of_Music_andA Dictionary of Music and Musicians/Allegretto

    Dec 29, 2020 · ALLEGRETTO (Ital.). A diminutive of 'allegro,' and as a time-indication somewhat slower than the latter, and also faster than 'andante.'. Like 'allegro' it is frequently combined with other words, e. g. 'allegretto moderato,' 'allegretto vivace,' 'allegretto ma non troppo,' 'allegretto scherzando,' etc., either modifying the pace or describing ...

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  3. hellomusictheory.com › learn › allegrettoWhat Does Allegretto Mean In Music? Definition & Examples

    Feb 27, 2024 · Allegretto is an Italian tempo term that means “moderately fast” or “lively, but not too fast.” Think of it as the Goldilocks zone of music tempos — not too fast, not too slow, but just right! When you see a piece of music marked as allegretto, it’s an invitation to play it with a light and graceful touch.

  4. www.drewfennell.com › Resources › Glossary_of_Musical_TermsGlossary of Musical Terms - Drew Fennell

    Allegretto [It.]: Slightly slower than allegro. Allegrissimo [It.]: Very fast, but slightly slower than Presto. Allegro [It.]: (allo) Merry, lively; fast. Allein [Ger.]: Alone. Allentamente [It.]: Slowing down. Allentando [It.]: Slowing down. Allmählich [Ger.]: Gradually, little by little. Als [Ger.]: Than.

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  5. www.heathermuellermusic.com › studentresourcesMusic 101: Decoding the Language of Music - Allegretto

    Allegretto is a musical term that tells musicians how fast or slow to play a piece of music. It means to play at a moderately fast tempo. It's faster than "Andante" but not as fast as "Allegro."

  6. davecleveland.com › wp-content › uploadsGlossary of Musical Terms and Symbols - Dave Cleveland

    Allegretto - Fast, but not as fast as allegro. Allegro - Fast. Andante - Very slow. Andantino - Slow but faster than andante. Animato - Animated. Con Spirito - With spirit. Crescendo - Gradual volume increase. Diminuendo - Gradual volume decrease (also known as decrescendo). Double bar - Signifies end of music. phrases. or time signatures ...

  7. www.m5music.hk › en › dictionaryAllegretto | Definition & Meaning - M5 Music

    "Allegretto" is a tempo indication that shapes the speed and character of a musical composition. It signifies a tempo that is moderately brisk and animated, evoking a cheerful and sprightly feel. This notation is typically represented in sheet music as the word "allegretto".

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  9. scalesandarpeggios.com › the-big-list-of-musicThe Big List of Music Theory Terms and Definitions

    Oct 11, 2019 · Music theory terms. They can be pretty confusing. Have you ever wondered what a diminished seventh chord is? Or been confused about the difference between an Allegro and Allegretto tempo marking? What is minor mode, exactly? What makes Presto different from Prestissimo? If you’ve ever been baffled about music theory terminology, you’re not ...