The term 'breve' is a musical notation that indicates a NOTE should be played or sung for a short duration. In music, the breve is represented by two filled-in circles side-by-side. The two crossword solutions for this term are 'ALLA' and 'NOTE'. 'ALLA' is an Italian musical term meaning 'in the style of' and is often used to indicate a piece of music should be performed in a particular style. 'NOTE' is a general term used to refer to a single musical sound or pitch.