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The term "vivace" is often employed to evoke a sense of brisk energy and exuberance, whether describing musical tempo or capturing the lively spirit of a scene. In many texts, it functions as a musical directive—guiding performers through brisk, spirited passages as seen in markings like "Finale, Allegro vivace" ([1]) or in the labeling of entire movements that burst forth with vitality ([2], [3]). At other times, the word transcends its metrical origins to personify a vibrant, dynamic character or to signify a transition from a more measured state to one imbued with vigor ([4], [5], [6]). The usage effectively bridges the literal rhythm of music and the figurative pulse of life, enriching the narrative with sensations of brightness and forward momentum.
  1. There are some rapid pizzicato passages for the violoncello. Finale, Allegro vivace, A major, four-four rhythm.
    — from Nicolo Paganini: His Life and Work by Stephen S. (Stephen Samuel) Stratton
  2. The first movement (“Allegro vivace e con brio” in F major) begins at once with a sprightly tune which tells right away the nature of the work.
    — from Ludwig van Beethoven by Pitts Sanborn
  3. No. 4 ("ITALIAN"): Op. 90 Allegro vivace
    — from Stories of Symphonic Music A Guide to the Meaning of Important Symphonies, Overtures, and Tone-poems from Beethoven to the Present Day by Lawrence Gilman
  4. " "I do think of you very often," I said, "and talk about you to Vivace.
    — from Lady Betty Across the Water by A. M. (Alice Muriel) Williamson
  5. she exclaimed with savage delight, and she passed from lento to allegro-vivace in the use of her whip.
    — from Friars and FilipinosAn Abridged Translation of Dr. Jose Rizal's Tagalog Novel,'Noli Me Tangere.' by José Rizal
  6. Vivace was very much surprised, and jumped up with his paws in my lap, as if he were saying, "What is the matter?"
    — from Lady Betty Across the Water by A. M. (Alice Muriel) Williamson

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