Allegro molto meaning

[Italian, much, very] An expression used to augment the directive to which it is applied. This term is often used to modify tempo markings in a composition. For example, the term allegro molto would mean that the indicated passage would be performed a very fast tempo, faster than allegro.

1. What is molto allegro tempo?
2. What does Molto mean in music?
3. What does allegro non molto mean in music?
4. What indicates fast tempo?

What is molto allegro tempo?

Allegro – fast, quick, and bright (120–156 bpm) (molto allegro is slightly faster than allegro, but always in its range; 124-156 bpm)

What does Molto mean in music?

: much, very —used in music directions.

What does allegro non molto mean in music?

Allegro non molto means "not extremely quick", signifying that the musical piece should be performed at a brisk but not fast pace.

What indicates fast tempo?

Allegro – fast, quickly and bright (109–132 BPM) Vivace – lively and fast (132–140 BPM) Presto – extremely fast (168–177 BPM) Prestissimo – even faster than Presto (178 BPM and over)