Vivace
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.
Words to choose between 5
| everyday | |
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| warm | |
| professional | |
| formal |
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| literary |
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everyday
Fits when animation matters more than exact tempo
Careful Lively can describe character rather than speed.
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warm
energetically
Fits when force and animation shape the performance
Careful Energy can occur at a slow tempo.
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professional
Fits when quick energetic pace is the plain direction
Careful Briskly lacks a specific musical tempo tradition.
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formal
allegro
Fits when a recognized fast tempo marking is needed
Careful Allegro is usually faster and more standardized.
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literary
spiritedly
Fits when expressive enthusiasm should lead
Careful Spirit does not define pacing.
Opposites 3
- largo
- slowly
- listlessly
Common phrases 3
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play vivace
The trio will play vivace once the theme returns.
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marked vivace
The final section is marked vivace above the first violin line.
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vivace tempo
A light bow stroke kept the vivace tempo clear.
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