al·le·gret·to (āl'ĭ-grět'ō, ä'lĭ-) adv.
& adj. In a moderately quick tempo, usually considered to be slightly slower than allegro but faster than andante. Used chiefly as a direction. n.
pl.al·le·gret·tos An allegretto passage or movement.
[Italian, diminutive of allegro, allegro; see allegro.]