Hobbies Playing Music Vivace: Italian Music Terms Share PINTEREST Email Print Johannes Simon / Getty Images Playing Music Playing Piano Tutorials Piano Chords Buying Advice Music Education Playing Guitar Home Recording By Brandy Kraemer Updated April 05, 2019 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)