vivace
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1vi·va·ce

noun \vē-ˈvä-(ˌ)chā, -chē\

Definition of VIVACE

: a musical composition or movement in vivace tempo

First Known Use of VIVACE

circa 1683

2vivace

adverb or adjective

Definition of VIVACE

: in a brisk spirited manner —used as a direction in music

Origin of VIVACE

Italian, vivacious, from Latin vivac-, vivax
First Known Use: circa 1724

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