tacet
Definition of the Latin term tacet in music:
- it is silent (indication that the performer should not play during a movement or long section)
Language
Latin
Abbreviation
tac.
Combinations
Latin musical terms that include tacet:
- tacet al fine – silent until the end (the performer should not pla...
Musical examples
Music scores that include tacet:
- Franz Liszt: Piano Concerto No. 2 (1949‑1961) Page 7
- George Frideric Handel: Messiah (1741) Page 2
- Pyotr Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker (1892) Page 1
Related terms
Latin musical terms related to tacet:
- corona – fermata (musical symbol placed over a note or rest...