tacet

musical direction

ta·​cet ˈtā-sət How to pronounce tacet (audio) ˈta-sət How to pronounce tacet (audio) ˈtä-ˌket How to pronounce tacet (audio)
—used as a direction in music to indicate that an instrument is not to play during a movement or long section

Word History

Etymology

Latin, literally, (it) is silent, from tacēre to be silent — more at tacit

First Known Use

circa 1724, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tacet was circa 1724

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“Tacet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tacet. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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