sparingly

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sparing +‎ -ly

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sparingly (comparative more sparingly, superlative most sparingly)

  1. In a sparing manner; with frugality, moderation, scantiness, reserve, forbearance, or the like; sparsely.
    • 2008, Kalani, All about Hand Percussion: Everything You Need to Know to Start Playing Now!, Alfred Publishing Co., Inc., →ISBN, page 24:
      The Mark Tree is generally used as an effect to accentuate transitions in music, either at the beginning or end of a phrase. When used sparingly, they [sic] can add an exotic "shimmer" effect.

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