**Wenig** is a German musical term that means "little" or "few" in English. It is used to indicate that a certain musical element, such as dynamics or tempo, should be performed with restraint or in a small amount. For example, "wenig vibrato" would mean to use a small amount of vibrato, and "wenig crescendo" would mean to gradually increase the volume only slightly. The term is often used in combination with other musical instructions to provide more specific guidance to the performer.
The German word meaning "little." This term is typically used in conjunction with a tempo description term to qualify or further specify the intentions of the composer in German music. For example, "ein wenig langsam" directs the performer to play a particular passage "a little slower" than the previous passage.
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