veloce
[ Italian ve-law-che ]
/ Italian vɛˈlɔ tʃɛ /
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
vellore,
vellum,
vellus,
velma,
velo binding,
veloce,
velocimeter,
velocipede,
velociraptor,
velocity,
velocity head
Example sentences from the Web for veloce
The words rapidamente, brillante and volante (flying) have the same meaning as veloce.
Music Notation and Terminology |Karl W. GehrkensI hope soon to hear good news from you, not in allegro time, but veloce prestissimo.
Beethoven's Letters 1790-1826 Vol. 2 |Lady WallaceI trust to hear from you not only as fast as allegro, but veloce prestissimo, and good tidings too.
Life of Beethoven |Anton Schindler
British Dictionary definitions for veloce
veloce
/ (vɪˈləʊtʃɪ) /
adjective, adverb
music
to be played rapidly
Word Origin for veloce
from Italian, from Latin
vēlōx quick