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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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The invitation came from my cousin’s mother-in-law, a vivacious, talkative Michigander who was absolutely thrilled that I was swinging through Kalamazoo.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 9, 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

Chloe McGee was a teacher at O'Fiaich College in Dundalk and the principal described her as "vivacious", "a lovely girl", and a "master of her craft".

From BBC ● Nov. 17, 2025

She began to lean into her carefully curated emporium as the vivacious backdrop it is.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2025

We began to exchange vivacious smiles when we bumped into each other on the threshold of the bathroom.

From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger


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