dolce
What is another word for dolce? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A soft, mellow-toned organ stop used to give a gentle, muted quality to the sound.
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How to use dolce
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
pull the dolce stop
dolce register
Etymology
From Italian dolce, "sweet" — the same word used in music to mean "played softly and sweetly."
Full origin of dolce →Frequently asked questions
What does “dolce” mean?
The word “dolce” means a soft, mellow-toned organ stop used to give a gentle, muted quality to the sound. In plain terms, a specific organ stop that produces a soft, gentle tone, named after the Italian word for "sweet.".
How do you pronounce “dolce”?
“Dolce” is pronounced DOHL-chay (/ˈdoʊl.tʃeɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “dolce” in a sentence?
Here is “dolce” used in a sentence: “The organist pulled the dolce stop for the quiet opening verse.”
What part of speech is “dolce”?
“Dolce” is a noun.
Where does the word “dolce” come from?
The word “dolce” comes from Italian. From Italian dolce, "sweet" — the same word used in music to mean "played softly and sweetly.".
