Tacet
adverb
A direction in music, meaning to stay silent and not play.
In the musical score, the trumpet part was marked 'tacet' for the second movement.
Often appears as...
- marked tacet
- signify tacet
Usage tips
Technical
adjective
Used to show that a certain instrument or performer should not play or be quiet in a certain passage of a musical score.
The 'tacet' direction in the sheet music meant that the flutes should not play during this song.
Often appears as...
- tacet indication
- tacet instruction
Usage tips
Technical
adverb
A direction in music, meaning to stay silent and not play.
In the musical score, the trumpet part was marked 'tacet' for the second movement.
Often appears as...
- marked tacet
- signify tacet
Usage tips
Technical
adjective
Used to show that a certain instrument or performer should not play or be quiet in a certain passage of a musical score.
The 'tacet' direction in the sheet music meant that the flutes should not play during this song.
Often appears as...
- tacet indication
- tacet instruction
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Music Scores Only
The term 'tacet' is primarily used in written music, not in everyday conversation.
The bassoonists observed 'tacet' while the violins played their solo.
Pro Tip 2/3Silence Guidance
'Tacet' guides performers on when to remain silent; it's a part of interpreting music.
Jane noticed 'tacet' in her part and stopped playing, awaiting her next cue.
Pro Tip 3/3Ensemble Awareness
Knowing 'tacet' helps musicians understand their role within the ensemble's collective sound.
Despite having 'tacet' for three movements, Paul's cello solo in the finale was crucial.
Pro Tip 1/3Music Scores Only
The term 'tacet' is primarily used in written music, not in everyday conversation.
The bassoonists observed 'tacet' while the violins played their solo.
Pro Tip 2/3Silence Guidance
'Tacet' guides performers on when to remain silent; it's a part of interpreting music.
Jane noticed 'tacet' in her part and stopped playing, awaiting her next cue.
Pro Tip 3/3Ensemble Awareness
Knowing 'tacet' helps musicians understand their role within the ensemble's collective sound.
Despite having 'tacet' for three movements, Paul's cello solo in the finale was crucial.
Pro Tip 1/3Music Scores Only
The term 'tacet' is primarily used in written music, not in everyday conversation.
The bassoonists observed 'tacet' while the violins played their solo.
Pro Tip 2/3Silence Guidance
'Tacet' guides performers on when to remain silent; it's a part of interpreting music.
Jane noticed 'tacet' in her part and stopped playing, awaiting her next cue.
Pro Tip 3/3Ensemble Awareness
Knowing 'tacet' helps musicians understand their role within the ensemble's collective sound.
Despite having 'tacet' for three movements, Paul's cello solo in the finale was crucial.
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