word
Italian
allegretto
al-ih-GRET-oh
ˌælɪˈɡrɛtoʊListen
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Syllable breakdown
allegretto
Sounds like
Say 'al-ih-GRET-oh'.
Dictionary meaning
A tempo marking faster than andante but slower than allegro.
History and origin
Italian — diminutive of 'allegro' (lively, quick).
Examples
- The second movement marked allegretto moved with a light, unhurried lift.
Common mispronunciations
al-EH-gret-ohal-ih-GREH-toh
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