semplice

American

[sem-pli-chey, sem-plee-che] / ˈsɛm plɪˌtʃeɪ, ˈsɛm pli tʃɛ /

adjective

simple; straightforward.

semplice British

/ ˈsɛmplɪtʃɪ /

adjective

music to be performed in a simple manner

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Etymology

Origin of semplice

1885–90; < Italian: simple; see simplicity

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semplice

The entr'acte between Acts i. and ii. is marked allegro semplice; it is a graceful waltz, very characteristic of the composer, and is obviously meant for Ophelia.

From Shakespeare and Music by Christopher Wilson

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