vivace

[ vi-vah-chey; Italian vee-vah-che ]

adverb

1. (a musical direction) vivacious; lively.

vivace

/ vɪˈvɑːtʃɪ /

adjective

1. music to be performed in a brisk lively manner

Word History and Origins

Origin of vivace¹

1675–85; < Italian < Latin vīvāc-, stem of vīvāx, long-lived, lively; vivacity

Word History and Origins

Origin of vivace¹

C17: from Italian, from Latin vīvax long-lived, vigorous, from vīvere to live

Example Sentences

Vivace Sidewalk Bar on Capitol Hill: Many longtime locals had long held that Vivace’s walk-up stand on Broadway made the best espresso in the city, and while the cafe a couple of blocks away, as well as a South Lake Union branch, remain open, Seattle just doesn’t feel quite the same.

From Seattle Times

“It’s called Vivace. It means, like,‘bright or cheerful,’ like the music is in a good mood, so the musician has got to feel that.

From Literature

Before coming to Seattle, Seddiqui connected with David Schomer, co-founder, co-owner and CEO of Espresso Vivace.

From Seattle Times

Although Seddiqui intended to frame a photo of his Seattle latte masterpiece, he claims his final product was so bad that the Vivace folks instead gifted him a cappuccino cup as a memento.

From Seattle Times

Seattle is also the birthplace of Tully’s, Seattle’s Best and numerous artisan roasters like Espresso Vivace, Caffe Vita and Lighthouse Roasters, among many others, the online rental company said.

From Seattle Times