Allegro is a music term that tells performers to play in a quick, lively tempo. It often suggests bright, energetic movement.
From Italian *allegro* “cheerful, lively,” from Latin *alacer* “brisk, eager.” Musicians borrowed it directly from Italian musical notation.
Allegro doesn’t just mean ‘fast’; it literally means ‘cheerful.’ So when music is marked allegro, it’s not just about speed—it’s asking for a bright, upbeat character, like the musical equivalent of a smile.
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