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
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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First Known Use: circa 1724
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