Allegretto (Adverb)
Meaning
In a moderately quick tempo; "play this more allegretto".
Examples
- The violinist was instructed to play the minuet allegretto for a more lively atmosphere.
- Please play this more allegretto if you want the music to have a lighter feel.
- To convey a sense of joy, the composer asked the orchestra to perform the piece allegretto.
- Play the allegro passage allegretto instead, to alleviate some of the dramatic tension.
- Listen to the strings playing the melody allegretto in the background of this arrangement.