leiser

Definition: The German musical term leiser is an indication to play “more quietly”; often seen in the command leiser werdend: “[gradually] becoming more quiet.” Opposite of lauter.

Also Known As:

• più piano (It)
• plus doux; moins fort (Fr)

Pronunciation: leye'-suh(r)


More German Musical Terms:

• fliessend
• Zeitmass
• bewegt
• lebhafter
• kräftig