Cavorilievi is an Italian term that refers to a type of sculptural relief that extends only slightly from the background. Given its unique nature, there are several synonyms that can be used interchangeably with this term, including low-relief, bas-relief, and shallow carving. While each of these synonyms can be used to describe cavorilievi sculpture, there are subtle differences between them. For example, low-relief is the most general term and can describe any type of relief sculpture that is not fully three-dimensional. Bas-relief specifically refers to relief sculpture that has been chiseled or carved directly into a flat surface, while shallow carving can also refer to relief sculpture, but implies a greater degree of three-dimensionality than cavorilievi.