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Allegro (It.) (al-leh-gro)

(Lit., joyful.) Quick, lively. The word is occasionally employed to describe a whole movement of a quartet, sonata, or symphony. In music it is sometimes qualified as :- 66 assai 66 Allegro agitato (It.) Quick and in an excited manner.

Literally, fast enough. A quicker motion than simple allegro. “ 4 “ Alla capella. In church style. See A capella.

Alla deritta. By degrees.

Alla hanacca (ha-nak-ka). In the manner of a hanacca.

Alla marcia (mar'-chee-a). In march style.

Alla mente (men-teh). Extemporaneous.

Alla militare (mee-lee-tah-reh). In military style.

Alla moderno. In modern style.