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1vivace
noun vi·va·ce \vē-ˈvä-(ˌ)chā, -chē\
Definition of VIVACE
: a musical composition or movement in vivace tempo
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First Known Use of VIVACE
circa 1683
2vivace
adverb or adjective
Definition of VIVACE
: in a brisk spirited manner —used as a direction in music
See vivace defined for kids Origin of VIVACE
Italian, vivacious, from Latin vivac-, vivax
First Known Use: circa 1724
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