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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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The first known use of vivace was circa 1683
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