allant

Definition: The French musical command allant is an indication to play in a casual, relaxed tempo.

BPM of Allant:

• 76-108 beats per minute; faster than à l’aise, but slower than assez vite.

Also Known As:

• andante (It)
• gehend (Ger)

Pronunciation: ah-lahn(t)'


More Musical Terms:

• (sfz) sforzando
• middle C
• BPM
• (rall.) rallentando
• major chord

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Tempo Commands:
 ▪ largo
 ▪ rhythm dot
 ▪ (accel.) accelerando
 ▪ vivace
 ▪ tempo giusto

Musical Articulation:
 ▪ staccato
 ▪ tie
 ▪ (rfz) rinforzando
 ▪ arpeggiato
 ▪ accentato