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tacet
[ tah-ket, tas-it, tey-sit ]
/ ˈtɑ kɛt, ˈtæs ɪt, ˈteɪ sɪt /
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verb (imperative) Music.
be silent (directing an instrument or voice not to play or sing).
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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1715–25; <Latin: literally, (it) is silent
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Example sentences from the Web for tacet
Qui tacet consentire videtur—He who is silent professes consent.
British Dictionary definitions for tacet
tacet
/ (ˈteɪsɛt, ˈtæs-) /
verb
(intr) (on a musical score) a direction indicating that a particular instrument or singer does not take part in a movement or part of a movement
Word Origin for tacet
C18: from Latin: it is silent, from tacēre to be quiet
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