Leggiero
Lightly, delicately.
Category
expression
Pronunciation
leh-JEH-roh
Origin
Italian
Length
75 words · 1 min read
About Leggiero
Leggiero (also spelled leggero) instructs the performer to play with a light, delicate touch. In piano music, it often means using less weight and allowing the fingers to dance across the keys.
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