SINCE 1828
vivace
noun
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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