Hobbies Playing Music Definition of Leggiero in Music Share PINTEREST Email Print Hero Images / Getty Images Playing Music Playing Piano Tutorials Piano Chords Buying Advice Music Education Playing Guitar Home Recording By Brandy Kraemer Updated on 03/08/19 The Italian musical term leggiero means “lightly,” and can be used as: A dynamics command; an indication to play lightly in piano or mezzo piano. A tempo command; to play between allegro and vivace. Part a descriptive title, such as Leggiero e vivo, “lightly yet vibrant.” Also Known As: leggermente (It) légèrement (Fr) leicht (Ger) Pronunciation: laid-jyair'-oh