dolce

[dohl-chey, dawl-che]

adjective

1. sweet; soft.

noun

1. an instruction to the performer that the music is to be executed softly and sweetly.

2. a soft-toned organ stop.

dolce

/ ˈdoltʃe, ˈdɒltʃɪ /

adjective

1. music (to be performed) gently and sweetly

Word History and Origins

Origin of dolce¹

1840–50; < Italian < Latin dulcis savory, sweet; dulcet

Word History and Origins

Origin of dolce¹

Italian: sweet