# in rilievo

> English word · Adverb

## Definitions
1. The musical notation that indicates that a particular instrument to play slightly louder than the others so as to stand out over the ensemble; in relief.

## Etymology
Borrowed from Italian in rilievo (“in relief”), from in + rilievo.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/in-rilievo