Dolce
Sweetly; with a gentle, tender quality.
Category
expression
Pronunciation
DOHL-cheh
Origin
Italian
Length
77 words · 1 min read
About Dolce
Dolce instructs the performer to play with sweetness and tenderness, producing a warm, gentle tone. It affects both dynamics (usually implying a softer volume) and character (suggesting emotional warmth).
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