1. (of tempo) moderately fast, but not as fast as allegro
   "The piece began with an allegretto introduction"

1. (music) in a moderately quick tempo
   "play this more allegretto"

1. A quicker tempo than andante but not as fast as allegro
   "The allegretto section provided a lively contrast to the slower opening"
    
2. A musical composition or musical passage to be performed at a somewhat quicker tempo than andante but not as fast as allegro
   "The allegretto section provided a gentle transition between movements"

Derived forms: allegrettos

See also: fast

Type of: musical passage, pacing, passage, tempo

Encyclopedia: Allegretto, D 346