Definitions for tacetˈtɑ kɛt, ˈtæs ɪt, ˈteɪ sɪt
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
ta•cetˈtɑ kɛt, ˈtæs ɪt, ˈteɪ sɪt
be silent (used in music to direct an instrument or voice not to play or sing).
Category: Music and Dance
Origin of tacet:
1715–25; < L: lit., (it) is silent
Wiktionary
tacet(Verb)
instruction indicating silence on the part of the performers of a piece
Origin: From tacēre
Webster Dictionary
Tacet(u)
it is silent; -- a direction for a vocal or instrumental part to be silent during a whole movement
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