Allegretto
Moderately fast, slightly slower than Allegro.
Category
tempo
Pronunciation
ah-leh-GREH-toh
Origin
Italian
Tempo
100–128 BPM
Length
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About Allegretto
Allegretto occupies the space between Andante and Allegro, typically around 100–128 BPM. The diminutive suffix "-etto" literally means "a little allegro." It suggests a light, cheerful character without the full drive of Allegro.
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