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Definition of vivace
: a musical composition or movement in vivace tempo
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Lambrusco is just one of a handful of reds in Italy that are called vivace, or lightly sparkling.
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First Known Use of vivace
circa 1683
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vivace
adverb or adjective
vi·va·ce
Definition of vivace
: in a brisk spirited manner —used as a direction in music
Origin and Etymology of vivace
Italian, vivacious, from Latin vivac-, vivax
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