allegros
Fast musical passages
Allegros is the plural of allegro, a musical term for a brisk, lively tempo.
In classical music, movements marked allegro are played at a quick pace, faster than andante but typically slower than presto.
A symphony might contain multiple allegros: The allegros in Beethoven's Fifth are exhilarating.
Very fast tempo
- vivaceLively musical tempo
- andanteWalking-pace tempo marking
- adagioSlow musical tempo
- moderatoMedium musical tempo
largo · accelerando · tempo · brisk · lively · spirited · animated · fast
Changes in position
- sonatasMulti-movement classical compositions
- symphoniesExtended compositions for orchestra
- concertosWorks for soloist and orchestra
- passagesSegments or thoroughfares
phrases · sections · scores · notation · classical · orchestral · chamber · finale
Large instrumental ensemble
- conductorOne who directs musicians
- musiciansPeople who create music
- ensembleUnified group or outfit
- concertLive musical performance
recital · interpretation · expression · bowing · fingering · articulation · phrasing · timing
presto
Very fast tempo
moderato · largo · accelerando · tempo · brisk · lively · spirited · animated · fast · rapid
movements
Changes in position
- sonatasMulti-movement classical compositions
- symphoniesExtended compositions for orchestra
- concertosWorks for soloist and orchestra
passages · phrases · sections · scores · notation · classical · orchestral · chamber · finale · exposition
orchestra
Large instrumental ensemble
concert · recital · interpretation · expression · bowing · fingering · articulation · phrasing · timing · execution