What is Allegro?
Q: What is Allegro?
A: Allegro is a tempo marking for classical music that tells the musician to play the music moderately fast.
Q: Was Allegro originally used to describe the character of a piece?
A: Yes, Allegro was initially used to describe the character of a piece of classical music.
Q: In what century did the primary usage of Allegro change from character to speed?
A: The primary usage of Allegro changed from character to speed since the 18th century.
Q: What are some examples of terms used by composers instead of Allegro to indicate speed?
A: Some examples of terms used by composers instead of Allegro to indicate speed include vite by Claude Debussy and Maurice Ravel, Rasch by Gustav Mahler, and Quickly by Benjamin Britten.
Q: What is the range of beats per minute recommended for a piece played at Allegro speed?
A: A piece that is played Allegro should generally be played at speeds ranging between 120 and 168 beats per minute.
Q: Is Allegro sometimes used in the title of musical pieces?
A: Yes, Allegro is sometimes used in the title of musical pieces, such as the Allegro barbaro by Bela Bartok.
Q: What is the speed range of Allegro in comparison to Andante and Presto?
A: Allegro is faster than Andante but slower than Presto in terms of speed range.
