alla breve
noun
ˌä-lə-ˈbre-(ˌ)vā
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Definition of alla breve
(Entry 1 of 2)
: the sign marking a piece or passage to be played alla breve also : a passage so marked
alla breve
adverb or adjectiveDefinition of alla breve (Entry 2 of 2)
: in duple or quadruple time with the beat represented by the half note
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