tranquillo

Italian universal

Definition

Tranquil — calm and peaceful.

Interpretive Guidance

Not merely slow or soft — tranquillo implies an inner stillness. Avoid perfunctory playing; the calmness should feel chosen, not absent.

Context

Scope Universal term
Language Italian

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