What is allegretto ma non troppo?

Allegretto ma non troppo is a musical term used to indicate the tempo or speed at which a piece of music should be played. It is a relatively fast tempo, often described as "moderately fast" or "lively". The "ma non troppo" part of the term means "but not too much", indicating that the speed should not be excessively fast.

The term is usually used in classical music, particularly in genres such as sonatas, symphonies, and chamber music. It is often used to convey a sense of energy and liveliness, while still maintaining a certain level of restraint.

One example of a famous piece of music in allegretto ma non troppo tempo is Beethoven's Symphony No. 7, which features a second movement in this tempo marking. Other well-known classical pieces in this tempo include Mozart's Symphony No. 41 and Chopin's Prelude No. 7.