dolce

adjective or adverb dol·ce \ ˈdōl-(ˌ)chā \

Definition of dolce

: soft, smooth —used as a direction in music

Origin and Etymology of dolce

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

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First Known Use: circa 1847

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