léger
French era
Definition
Light, delicate. A direction for touch and texture common in French piano music of the early 20th century, calling for a non-percussive, effortless tone with minimal sustain pedal.
Interpretive Guidance
Imagine a feather-light key contact. The sound should float rather than sink. Avoid the bottom of the key weight — French lightness lives in the upper half of the key depth.