Leggiero

Light

"Leggiero" is an Italian term that translates to "light" or "lightly" in English, conveying the meanings of "delicacy" or "graceful lightness".

In music, "leggiero" is an instruction used to guide performers to play with a light and nimble quality, evoking a sense of delicacy and elegance.

In other words, when interpreting "leggiero", performers should aim to create a musical performance that is characterized by a light and graceful demeanor, allowing the audience to experience a musical ambiance that reflects the delicate and nimble nature of the piece being played.

Example of Leggiero

Carl Czerny. Das Moderne Clavierspiel Op. 837. Etude 1 Presto Leggiero

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