Activities Hobbies Vivace: Italian Music Terms Share PINTEREST Email Print Johannes Simon / Getty Images Hobbies Playing Music Playing Piano Music Education Playing Guitar Home Recording Contests Couponing Freebies Frugal Living Fine Arts & Crafts Astrology Card Games & Gambling Cars & Motorcycles Learn More By Brandy Kraemer Updated on 04/05/19 Pronunciation: vee-vah'-chay Definition The Italian musical term vivace, lit. “lively,” is an indication to play in a very quick, upbeat tempo; “lively.” BPM of Vivace ≈140 beats per minute; faster than allegro, but slower than presto. See vivacissimo and vivo. Also Known As allegro appassionato; molto allegro (It) vif; vite (Fr) lebhaft; lustig (Ger) Featured Video