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Speed or rate of movement or progress
Camminava a un ritmo sostenuto, mantenendo una buona pace.
He walked at a steady pace, maintaining a good speed.
Often used to describe walking, running, or general movement.
Tempo or rhythm, especially in music or poetry
Il brano era suonato con una pace perfetta.
The piece was played with perfect timing.
In music, it refers to the speed at which a piece is performed.
A step or stride, especially in walking or running
Fece una lunga pace verso la porta.
He took a long stride toward the door.
Can also refer to a single step or movement.
'Pace' is often used to describe the speed of movement, but it can also refer to a single step or stride.
The meaning of 'pace' depends heavily on the context. In music, it refers to tempo, while in everyday language, it refers to speed or steps.
From Latin 'passus', meaning 'step' or 'pace'.
In Italian, 'pace' can refer to both the speed of movement and a single step, depending on context.