ben Your browser does not support the audio element. [ Abbreviation , well ] Definition Abbreviation for the Italian term bene meaning well or good. It is typically found in directives such as "ben tenuto" or well-sustained and "ben marcato" or well marked. See Also [English] well [French] bien [German] gut [Italian] bene Share Share on Facebook (opens in a new tab) Share on X (opens in a new tab) Last Updated: 2016-05-19 00:08:26