Music: Allegro

Derived from the Italian for "cheerful" or "lively".

Help you or character based on this story. Allegro Music

Elias had scoffed. He knew what allegro was—120 to 168 beats per minute. He had a metronome for that. But as he sifted through crates of yellowed sheet music, he found a hand-bound leather journal simply titled The Allegro Diaries . Derived from the Italian for "cheerful" or "lively"

"No," she smiled. "Speed is what you do with your hands. Allegro is what you do with your life." Key Musical Concepts from the Story He knew what allegro was—120 to 168 beats per minute

Inspired, Elias took his violin out of its case. He didn't set his metronome. He thought of the baker’s flour, the children’s laughter, and the way light feels when it finally hits a dark room. He began to play.

Mozart's Eine Kleine Nachtmusik (1st movement) is a classic example of the bright, energetic style. If you'd like to explore this further, I can: