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alla breve (ä′lä brā′vā)

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  1. in 2/2 time: often used as a musical direction
  2. 2/2 time, in which the half note receives the beat; cut time

Etymology: It, according to the breve

Browse dictionary entries near alla breve

  1. ‹ all told
  2. ‹ all-time
  3. ‹ all-star
  4. ‹ All Souls' Day
  5. ‹ All Saints' Day
  6. ‹ all-rounder
  7. ‹ all-round
  8. ‹ all right
  9. ‹ all-purpose
  10. ‹ all-
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