Hobbies Playing Music Allargando (Allarg.)—Italian Tempo Terms Share PINTEREST Email Print Playing Music Playing Piano Tutorials Piano Chords Buying Advice Music Education Playing Guitar Home Recording By Brandy Kraemer Updated on 03/04/19 The Italian musical term allargando (abbreviated allarg.) means to "widen," and is an indication to gradually broaden the tempo; a slow rallentando that retains a full, prominent tone. Also Known As en élargissant; alongez (Fr)verbreiternd; breiter werdend (Ger) Pronunciation: al'-lahr-GAHN-doh Common Misspellings: allegrando Featured Video