semplice

adjective or adverb

sem·​pli·​ce ˈsem-pli-ˌchā How to pronounce semplice (audio)
: simple
used as a direction in music

Word History

Etymology

Italian, from Latin simplic-, simplex — more at simple

First Known Use

circa 1740, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of semplice was circa 1740

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Cite this Entry

“Semplice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/semplice. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

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