leva il sordino
Definition of the Italian term leva il sordino in music:
- remove the mute
- on piano: either depress the sustain pedal (especially in music from the 18th to 19th century) or release the soft pedal (especially in later music)
Language
Italian
Combinations
Italian musical terms that include leva il sordino:
- si leva il sordino – remove the mute...
Musical examples
Music scores that include leva il sordino:
- Giacomo Puccini: Vissi d'arte (1900) Page 3
Related terms
Italian musical terms related to leva il sordino: