Cavorilievo is a term that refers to a sculpture technique where the design is raised slightly from the surface of the medium. Synonyms for cavorilievo include relief, bas-relief, alto-relievo, and low relief. Relief is the most commonly used synonym for cavorilievo, and it refers to the technique of carving or molding a design onto a flat surface. Bas-relief, also known as low relief, is a technique used in sculpture where the design is only slightly raised from the surface. Alto-relievo, on the other hand, is a technique where the figures on a design project even farther than those of bas-relief. In essence, these synonyms refer to different degrees of depth in the design raised above the surface.