literally, lively. Always interpreted as quick in tempo.
(it.) - Lively, very fast. [back
Lively. Example: Tchaikovsky, The Nutcracker, "Trepak" Real Audio: 28k | 56k | About this album The pace of this Russian dance is very lively.
"lively", used to refer to the slight sparkle in some wines
(Italian), "lively, brisk." The same or faster than allegro. If used after another term (allegro vivace), play faster than the first term's normal tempo.
With vivacity; lively, quick.
Italian tempo marking meaning "very lively."
Lively, brisk. When used as a tempo, generally faster than allegro, but not as fast as presto.