1. At a moderately fast tempo, faster than andante but slower than allegro.
Usage: musical direction

1. Marked to be played at a moderately fast tempo.
Usage: musical direction

1. A musical movement or piece performed at a moderately fast tempo.
Usage: musical term

Examples

• The conductor instructed the orchestra to play the second movement allegretto.
• This allegretto section should be performed with a light, graceful touch.
• Beethoven's Allegretto from the Seventh Symphony is one of his most famous compositions.
• The tempo marking allegretto indicates a speed between andante and allegro.
• She played the allegretto passage at a brisk but controlled pace.