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Which musical direction calls for a vivacious, fast tempo?

vivacious

[vi-vay-shuhs, vahy-] / vɪˈveɪ ʃəs, vaɪ- /


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A native of Honduras, she relocated to the L.A. area at age 14 and was quickly enamored of the Mexican culture that surrounded her — specifically, the vivacious Día de los Muertos celebrations.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026

Dolly was colorful and vivacious and unapologetic, and had more than a bit of drag queen in her.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026

"My daughter would have been 62 on the 6 May, and, of course, we remember her as the beautiful and vivacious woman she was at 46. That is how I will always remember her."

From BBC ● May 11, 2026

Hughes’ script supplies Andie with a fount of vivacious wit and self-assurance, which is what makes watching her dull her shine as the film progresses so confounding.

From Salon ● Feb. 28, 2026

A typical story ended cruelly, “The once talented, vivacious and successful spirit rapper is now a total wreck.”

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock


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