allegro

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a brisk and lively tempo
  2. noun a musical composition or musical passage to be performed quickly in a brisk lively manner
  3. adjective (of tempo) fast

Etymology

From Italian allegro.

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