tacet

musical direction

used as a direction in music to indicate that an instrument is not to play during a movement or long section

Word History

Etymology

Latin, literally, (it) is silent, from tacēre to be silent — more at tacit

First Known Use

circa 1724, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tacet was circa 1724

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Cite this Entry

“Tacet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tacet. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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