Fast
Definition
A tempo and dynamic instruction originating from Italian, used in musical scores to dictate a fast, cheerful, quick, and lively movement. As a noun, the term designates an independent musical piece or the first movement of a larger classical composition, such as a symphony, a concerto, or a sonata, performed at this brisk pace.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Fast
- Allegro
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Invariable adverb or regular neuter noun with standard modern Romanian article structures. |
| Formation | Italian musical loanword, historically rooted in the popular Latin 'alecer / alecris', meaning eager, brisk, or vivid. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [alˈleːɡro] |
| Source | The Harvard Dictionary of Music and Classical Score Metrics |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Prima mișcare a concertului pentru pian este un allegro strălucitor, plin de virtuozitate tehnică.
EN: The first movement of the piano concerto is a brilliant allegro, full of technical virtuosity.
RO: Metronomul a fost fixat pe valoarea de o sută treizeci și două de bătăi, încadrându-se perfect într-un allegro standard.
EN: The metronome was set at one hundred and thirty-two beats, fitting perfectly within a standard allegro.
RO: Dirijorul a oprit orchestra pentru a cere o articulație mai clară în timpul pasajelor rapide din allegro.
EN: The conductor stopped the orchestra to request a clearer articulation during the fast passages of the allegro.
Idioms & Phrases
Allegro moderato / Allegro moderato
RO: Indicație de tempo care cere o mișcare iute, dar temperată, fără a deveni prea rapidă sau agitată.
EN: A tempo marking requiring a fast but moderate movement, without becoming overly rapid or agitated.
Tempo de allegro / Allegro tempo
RO: Cadru ritmic alert ales de compozitori pentru a induce o stare de entuziasm, bucurie sau tensiune dramatică.
EN: An alert rhythmic framework chosen by composers to induce a state of enthusiasm, joy, or dramatic tension.
Allegro con brio / Allegro con brio
RO: Notare nuanțată ce obligă la executarea piesei într-un ritm rapid, plin de spirit, vigoare și strălucire.
EN: A nuanced notation dictating the execution of the piece at a fast pace, full of spirit, vigor, and brilliance.
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