tacet

[ tah-ket, tas-it, tey-sit ]

verb (imperative)

, Music.

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

tacet

/ ˈtæs-; ˈteɪsɛt /

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of tacet¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of tacet¹

C18: from Latin: it is silent, from tacēre to be quiet

Example Sentences

Qui tacet consentire videtur—He who is silent professes consent.

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