Which term means animated and lively?

• A. Concerto
• B. Allargando
• C. Animato
• D. Andantino

Answer: (C)

In music, markings about tempo and character guide not just speed but the feel of the music. Animato specifically means animated and lively, inviting energetic, spirited playing with motion and brightness. That direct cue to "play with life and energy" makes it the best fit for describing an animated character.

Other terms here have different ideas: a concerto is a musical form featuring a soloist with the orchestra, not a mood; allargando means to broaden the tempo or the character, often slowing and expanding the phrases; andantino indicates a tempo a touch faster than walking, generally gentler and less animated than the marked feeling.