English Explanatory Dictionary

pianissimo

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adv
  1. Indicating that the piece is to be played very softly.
noun
  1. A dynamic sign indicating that a portion of music should be played pianissimo.
  2. A portion of music that is played very softly.

Pronunciation

/ˌpi.əˈnɪsɪməʊ/ /ˌpi.əˈnɪsəməʊ/ /ˌpi.əˈnɪsɪmoʊ/ /ˌpi.əˈnɪsəmoʊ/

Word forms

pianissimo more pianissimo most pianissimo pianissimos pianissimi

Etymology

From Italian pianissimo.

Synonyms

pp

Derived words

pianississimo
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