noun
- Plural of allegretto; musical compositions or movements performed at a moderately fast tempo, faster than andante but slower than allegro.
Usage: music; Italian musical term
Examples
- The symphony contains three allegrettos that showcase the composer's lighter style.
- She performed several allegrettos from the classical repertoire at the recital.
- The conductor selected two allegrettos to open the concert program.
- These allegrettos are ideal for demonstrating moderate tempo control.
- The composer wrote multiple allegrettos for solo piano throughout his career.