alla-breve
Al`la bre"ve. Etym: [It., according to the breve.] (Old Church Music) Defn: With one breve, or four minims, to measure, and sung faster like four crotchets; in quick common time; -- indicated in the time signature by
Al`la bre"ve. Etym: [It., according to the breve.] (Old Church Music) Defn: With one breve, or four minims, to measure, and sung faster like four crotchets; in quick common time; -- indicated in the time signature by