Vivace
adv.energetic, joyfulformal
What it means
In a lively and brisk musical manner.
Reach for it when directing music to be performed in a brisk and lively manner
The quartet played vivace through the bright final movement.
Choose between these
5- everyday
animation matters more than exact tempo
not when Lively can describe character rather than speed.
- warm
energetically
force and animation shape the performance
not when Energy can occur at a slow tempo.
- professional
quick energetic pace is the plain direction
not when Briskly lacks a specific musical tempo tradition.
- formal
allegro
a recognized fast tempo marking is needed
not when Allegro is usually faster and more standardized.
- literary
spiritedly
expressive enthusiasm should lead
not when Spirit does not define pacing.
Said against
3- largo
- slowly
- listlessly
It naturally appears in
3- play vivace
The trio will play vivace once the theme returns.
- marked vivace
The final section is marked vivace above the first violin line.
- vivace tempo
A light bow stroke kept the vivace tempo clear.
Where this comes from
- Wiktionary, English musical adverb, brisk and lively direction sense opens in a new tab · retrieved 2026-07-26
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