Allegro
Fast, lively tempo
Category
tempo
Pronunciation
ah-LEH-groh
Origin
Italian
Tempo
120–156 BPM
Length
78 words · 1 min read
About Allegro
One of the most common tempo markings in classical music, typically indicating a speed of 120–156 BPM. From the Italian for "cheerful" or "merry", allegro captures not just speed but a bright, energetic character.
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