pianissimo

Speech parts

1. pianissimo - Noun

2. pianissimo - Adjective

3. pianissimo - Adverb

4. pianissimo - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

Very soft; -- a direction to execute a passage as softly as possible. (Abbrev. pp.)

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

piano very softly adagio soft lenient malleable ductile pliable indistinct scherzo crumbly friable flaccid pianoforte allegretto
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Antonyms

fortissimo

Hypernyms

softness

Phrases with the word

Giuoco Pianissimo

Examples

Many people do not realise that it takes considerably more art and skill to play the violin lightly than it does to play it loudly. Indeed, the best possible training for young violinists is learning to play pianissimo and without pressure. Yehudi Menuhin

With American orchestras, in particular, because they play in such huge halls, getting a true pianissimo is very hard. Esa-Pekka Salonen

The Sunday concert (April 22) is very different from what Pianissimo usually offers. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

pianica pianino pianism pianissimo assai pianississimo pianist