Which BPM corresponds to allegro?

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Which BPM corresponds to allegro?

Allegro conveys a lively, brisk pace. In metronome terms, it’s commonly around 120 beats per minute, with some pieces moving a bit faster or a bit slower but still keeping that bright, energetic character. Among the given speeds, 60 BPM is clearly slow and would feel like a lento or adagio; 108 BPM is on the slower side of allegro and might sound more like moderato to a slower allegro; 200 BPM is extremely fast and rarely used for standard allegro passages. 120 BPM matches the typical, energetic feel of allegro, making it the best fit.

Allegro conveys a lively, brisk pace. In metronome terms, it’s commonly around 120 beats per minute, with some pieces moving a bit faster or a bit slower but still keeping that bright, energetic character. Among the given speeds, 60 BPM is clearly slow and would feel like a lento or adagio; 108 BPM is on the slower side of allegro and might sound more like moderato to a slower allegro; 200 BPM is extremely fast and rarely used for standard allegro passages. 120 BPM matches the typical, energetic feel of allegro, making it the best fit.

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