What is the meaning of allegretto?

noun

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

adjective

  • Of tempo. ( faster than allegro)

adverb

  • In a moderately quick tempo.
    • usage: "play this more allegretto"
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