subito

adverb

su·​bi·​to ˈsü-bi-ˌtō How to pronounce subito (audio)
: immediately, suddenly
used as a direction in music

Word History

Etymology

Italian, from Latin, suddenly, from subitus sudden — more at sudden

First Known Use

circa 1640, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of subito was circa 1640

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Cite this Entry

“Subito.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/subito. Accessed 6 Oct. 2024.

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