adv. & adj. In a moderately quick tempo, usually considered to be slightly slower than allegro but faster than andante. Used chiefly as a direction. n. pl. al·le·gret·tos An allegretto passage or movement. [Italian, diminutive of allegro, allegro; see ALLEGRO.] |
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