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dolce

adjective or adverb
dol·​ce | \ ˈdōl-(ˌ)chā How to pronounce dolce (audio) \

Definition of dolce

: soft, smooth —used as a direction in music

First Known Use of dolce

circa 1847, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for dolce

Italian, literally, sweet, from Latin dulcis — more at dulcet

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