Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

poco

Adverb
poh-koh
Definition
A term often used in music, meaning ‘a little.’
Examples
  • In the sheet music, it said to play ‘poco allegretto’.
  • She only added ‘poco’ salt to the dish, keeping it light.
Meaning
Poco is an Italian word that translates to ‘little’ or ‘a small amount’ in English. In music, it instructs performers to play slightly or moderately.
Synonyms
  • slightly
  • somewhat
  • a little