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allegro Synonyms
Another word for allegro
Choosing another word for allegro depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Performed at a brisk, lively, and rapid tempo (typically used of music or ballet).
Usage Example
"The symphony opens with an brisk movement that immediately captures the audience's attention."
Strong
brisk
lively
vivace
upbeat
• adverb (Context 2)
At a brisk, lively, and rapid tempo (used chiefly as a musical direction).
Usage Example
"The conductor instructed the string section to play the final passage briskly."
Strong
briskly
vivace
rapidly
Opposites of allegro
The opposite of allegro shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
lento
largo
adagio
slow
slowly
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Allegro. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/allegro