1. in a soft, sweet manner
Usage: music

1. soft and sweet
Usage: music

Examples

• The pianist played the passage dolce.
• The composer marked the section dolce to indicate gentle expression.
• She sang the lullaby dolce, with tender sweetness.
• The dolce melody floated through the concert hall.
• The violinist’s dolce tone was perfectly suited for the romantic piece.
• Play this phrase dolce, not forte.