tacet

American  

[tah-ket, tas-it, tay-sit] / ˈtɑ kɛt, ˈtæs ɪt, ˈteɪ sɪt /

verb

Music.

1. be silent (directing an instrument or voice not to play or sing).

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tacet British  

/ ˈteɪsɛt, ˈtæs- /

verb

1. (intr) (on a musical score) a direction indicating that a particular instrument or singer does not take part in a movement or part of a movement

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Etymology

Origin of tacet

1715–25; < Latin: literally, (it) is silent

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Example Sentences

See Examples For:

tacet

He could also have alerted his readers to another critical Latin insight appropriate for these times: Qui tacet, consentire videtur.

From Washington Post ● Nov. 1, 2019

Qui tacet consentire is Latin for, “Silence gives consent.”

From Salon ● Jul. 12, 2012

The Romans said, "Qui tacet consentire videtur," while the modern Frenchman believes that "Assez consent qui ne dit pas mot."

From Proverb Lore Many sayings, wise or otherwise, on many subjects, gleaned from many sources by F. Edward (Frederick Edward) Hulme

This is the same as, 'Qui tacet, negat.'

From The Golden Age in Transylvania by Mór Jókai

It was a proverb of Ancient Rome, "Qui tacet consentire videtur," and in Modern Italy it reappears as "Chi ta ce confessa."

From Proverb Lore Many sayings, wise or otherwise, on many subjects, gleaned from many sources by F. Edward (Frederick Edward) Hulme

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