vi·va·ce
| \ vē-ˈvä-(ˌ)chā
, -chē
\
, -chē
\
Definition of vivace
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a musical composition or movement in vivace tempo
vivace
adverb or adjectiveDefinition of vivace (Entry 2 of 2)
: in a brisk spirited manner
—used as a direction in music
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“Vivace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vivace. Accessed 20 Aug. 2022.
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The first known use of vivace was circa 1683
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