Literary notes about Vivace (AI summary)
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.
- 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 - 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 - 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 - " "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 - 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 - 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