al·la breve
| \ ˌa-lə-ˈbrev
, ˌä-lə-ˈbre-(ˌ)vā
\
, ˌä-lə-ˈbre-(ˌ)vā
\
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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“Alla breve.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alla%20breve. Accessed 29 Jun. 2022.
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The first known use of alla breve was circa 1731
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