Vivace
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Vivace is Italian
for "lively" and "vivid". It is pronounced viˈvaːtʃe in the International Phonetic Alphabet
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Vivace is used as an Italian musical term
indicating a movement
that is in a lively mood
(and so usually in a fast tempo
).
The speed typically coincides with that of "Molto Allegro" and implies a metronome marking of 132-160 if played 4 notes to a beat.
It is usually found on a piece of music, at the start or at the beginning of a new phrase.
Italian language
Italian is a Romance language spoken mainly in Europe: Italy, Switzerland, San Marino, Vatican City, by minorities in Malta, Monaco, Croatia, Slovenia, France, Libya, Eritrea, and Somalia, and by immigrant communities in the Americas and Australia...
for "lively" and "vivid". It is pronounced viˈvaːtʃe in the International Phonetic Alphabet
International Phonetic Alphabet
The International Phonetic Alphabet "The acronym 'IPA' strictly refers [...] to the 'International Phonetic Association'. But it is now such a common practice to use the acronym also to refer to the alphabet itself that resistance seems pedantic...
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Vivace is used as an Italian musical term
Italian music terminology
This is an article on the terminology used to describe the music of Italy. There is also an article on Italian musical terms used in English.Italian music terminology consists of words and phrases used in the discussion of the music of Italy. Some Italian music terms are derived from the common...
indicating a movement
Movement (music)
A movement is a self-contained part of a musical composition or musical form. While individual or selected movements from a composition are sometimes performed separately, a performance of the complete work requires all the movements to be performed in succession...
that is in a lively mood
Mood (psychology)
A mood is a relatively long lasting emotional state. Moods differ from emotions in that they are less specific, less intense, and less likely to be triggered by a particular stimulus or event....
(and so usually in a fast tempo
Tempo
In musical terminology, tempo is the speed or pace of a given piece. Tempo is a crucial element of any musical composition, as it can affect the mood and difficulty of a piece.-Measuring tempo:...
).
The speed typically coincides with that of "Molto Allegro" and implies a metronome marking of 132-160 if played 4 notes to a beat.
It is usually found on a piece of music, at the start or at the beginning of a new phrase.