A musical term of Italian origin used in classical music to indicate that a passage should be played loudly or with emphasis, often translating to 'all' or 'entirely' in Italian, and used to convey a sense of grandeur or intensity. adverb
The composer marked the section 'alla forte' to instruct the musicians to play loudly.
In the symphony, the orchestra shifts to 'alla' passages to create a dramatic effect.
In certain contexts, 'alla' is used as a preposition in Italian borrowed into English to mean 'in the style of' or 'according to,' often describing a manner or style, especially in culinary or artistic contexts. preposition
The dish was prepared alla carbonara, following the traditional recipe.
The painting was done alla Monet, reflecting the Impressionist style.