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 and Etymology of alla breve
Italian, literally, according to the breve
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alla breve
adverb or adjective
al·la breve
Definition of alla breve
: in duple or quadruple time with the beat represented by the half note
First Known Use of alla breve
1740
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