play an allegro movement

verb phrase

1. To perform a section of a musical composition that is marked allegro, meaning it should be played at a fast, lively tempo.

   B2

   transitive; used with a musical instrument or ensemble

   • "The pianist played an allegro movement from the sonata."B1
   • "The orchestra played the allegro movement with energy and precision."B2
   • "She practiced playing the allegro movement every day to perfect her timing."B2
   • "Before playing the allegro movement, the conductor reminded the musicians to maintain a light, rapid tempo."C1