alla breve
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noun \ˌa-lə-ˈbrev, ˌä-lə-ˈbre-(ˌ)vā\Definition of ALLA BREVE
: the sign marking a piece or passage to be played alla breve; also : a passage so marked
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Origin of ALLA BREVE
Italian, literally, according to the breve
First Known Use: circa 1740
2alla breve
adverb or adjectiveDefinition of ALLA BREVE
: in duple or quadruple time with the beat represented by the half note
First Known Use of ALLA BREVE
circa 1823
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