veloce

[ Italian ve-law-che ]

adjective

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

Origin of veloce

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

Words Nearby veloce

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How to use veloce in a sentence

I trust to hear from you not only as fast as allegro, but veloce prestissimo, and good tidings too.
Life of Beethoven | Anton Schindler
Bench la bugia sia veloce, la verit l'arriva—Though a lie may be swift, truth overtakes it.
Dictionary of Quotations from Ancient and Modern, English and Foreign Sources | James Wood
The words rapidamente, brillante and volante (flying) have the same meaning as veloce.
Music Notation and Terminology | Karl W. Gehrkens
I hope soon to hear good news from you, not in allegro time, but veloce prestissimo.
Beethoven's Letters 1790-1826 Vol. 2 | Lady Wallace

British Dictionary definitions for veloce

veloce

/ (vɪˈləʊtʃɪ) /

adjective, adverb

music to be played rapidly

Origin of veloce

from Italian, from Latin vēlōx quick

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