Transcription
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- [uh-ley-groh, uh-leg-roh; Italian ahl-le-graw]
- /əˈleɪ groʊ, əˈlɛg roʊ; Italian ɑlˈlɛ grɔ/
- /əˈleɡ.rəʊ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-ley-groh, uh-leg-roh; Italian ahl-le-graw]
- /əˈleɪ groʊ, əˈlɛg roʊ; Italian ɑlˈlɛ grɔ/
Definitions of allegro word
- countable noun allegro An allegro is a piece of classical music that should be played quickly and in a lively way. 3
- adjective allegro (to be performed) quickly, in a brisk lively manner 3
- noun allegro a piece or passage to be performed in this manner 3
- adjective allegro fast; faster than allegretto but not so fast as presto 3
- noun allegro an allegro movement or passage 3
- noun plural allegro an allegro movement. 1
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Origin of allegro
First appearance:
before 1625 One of the 42% oldest English words
1625-35; < Italian < Latin alacer brisk. Cf. alacrity
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Parts of speech for Allegro
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
allegro popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
allegro usage trend in Literature
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