piacere pee-ah-CHAIR-ray Your browser does not support the audio element. [ Italian , pleasure or inclination ] Definition A directive to perform the indicated passage of a composition at ones own fancy or inclination; at ones own pleasure. This often means that the performer or ensemble will not adhere to a strict tempo and is typically seen as a piacere. See more about tempo terminology in the Appendix. See Also [Italian] a piacere Share Share on Facebook (opens in a new tab) Share on X (opens in a new tab) Last Updated: 2016-06-06 17:39:36
