What type of musical term is allegro?

allegro is a tempo term — see the Theory Practice glossary for the rest of the tempo word list.

What grade is allegro tested in?

allegro first appears at Grade 1 in ABRSM, AMEB and Trinity music theory exams, and stays in the syllabus for every grade above that.

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allegro — meaning in music

allegro is a musical term meaning fast, lively. It is a tempo marking, first tested at Grade 1 in ABRSM, AMEB and Trinity music theory exams. From that grade on, every written paper expects you to know it on sight.

Definition

fast, lively

TempoFirst tested: Grade 1

Translations

French	rapide, vif
German	schnell, lebhaft
Italian	veloce, vivace
Spanish	rápido, animado
Chinese	快速、活泼

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All tempo terms

a tempo accelerando adagio allegretto allegro andante andantino doppio movimento incalzando l’istesso tempo larghetto largo lento moderato prestissimo presto rallentando ritardando ritenuto stringendo tempo primo vivace