veloce

[ Italian ve-law-che ]

adjective

1. played at a fast tempo (used as a musical direction).

veloce

/ vɪˈləʊtʃɪ /

adjective

1. music to be played rapidly

Word History and Origins

Origin of veloce¹

1815–25; < Italian < Latin vēlōcem, accusative of vēlōx quick

Word History and Origins

Origin of veloce¹

from Italian, from Latin vēlōx quick

Example Sentences

I trust to hear from you not only as fast as allegro, but veloce prestissimo, and good tidings too.

From Project Gutenberg

Bench la bugia sia veloce, la verit l'arriva—Though a lie may be swift, truth overtakes it.

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The words rapidamente, brillante and volante (flying) have the same meaning as veloce.

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I hope soon to hear good news from you, not in allegro time, but veloce prestissimo.

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