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Quicker than andante, but not so quick as allegro.
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(Ital.) : Somewhat slower than Allegro, and by extension somewhat lighter. A good example is the Allegretto of Beethoven's Seventh Symphony.
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a little slower than allegro
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a quicker tempo than andante but not as fast as allegro
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(of tempo) faster than allegro
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in a moderately quick tempo; "play this more allegretto"
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A tempo marking indicating a quick temp that is slower than allegro.
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Quite lively, moderately fast, (faster than Andante, slower than Allegro).
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less quick than Allegro.
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Fast, but not as fast as Allegro.
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Between moderate and fast
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moderately fast; a moderately fast movement.
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ah-lay-groh; ah-lay-greh-toh] (Italian) "Merry," "cheerful." Indicates a fast tempo. Allegretto is slightly slower than allegro and implies a lighter style.
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moderately fast, slightly slower than allegro
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Italian. (alltto.) Light and cheerful, faster than moderato, slower than allegro.
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Slightly less fast than allegro, often of lighter texture or character.
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