Definition: The French musical term doux can mean either “sweet” or “soft” depending on context:
- As an expression or mood term, doux is an indication to play sweetly; with tender contentment.
In this context, the command très doux is synonymous with the Italian superlative “dolcissimo.” - In dynamics, doux means piano, and is interchangeable with doucement (however, très doucement should be used to indicate pianissimo).
