Pianissimo
/ˌpi.əˈnɪsɪməʊ/ adv, noun
adv, noun ·Moderate ·High school level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A dynamic sign indicating that a portion of music should be played pianissimo.
- 2 (music) low loudness wordnet
- 3 A portion of music that is played very softly.
"If the Randall Thompson Alleluia lacked the otherworldly awe and mystery the composer intended, the BGMC offered a fair accounting of the work with some wonderfully hushed pianissimos and clearly delineated contrasts in mood."
Adjective
- 1 (chiefly a direction or description in music) very soft wordnet
Adverb
- 1 Indicating that the piece is to be played very softly.
Adverb
- 1 a direction in music; to be played very softly wordnet
Antonyms
All antonymsExample
More examples"If the Randall Thompson Alleluia lacked the otherworldly awe and mystery the composer intended, the BGMC offered a fair accounting of the work with some wonderfully hushed pianissimos and clearly delineated contrasts in mood."
Etymology
From Italian pianissimo.