subito

(so̵̅o̅′bi tō′)

adverb

Musical Direction suddenly; quickly; abruptly

Origin: It < L, suddenly < pp. of subire, to approach, spring up: see sudden

See subito in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adverb
Music

Quickly; suddenly. Used chiefly as a direction.

Origin:

Origin: Italian

Origin: , from Latin subitō

Origin: , from neuter ablative sing. of subitus, sudden, from past participle of subīre, to come secretly; see sudden

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