Pianississimo

adv, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The dynamic sign indicating that the piece should be played more softly than pianissimo.
Adverb
  1. 1
    Indicating that the piece is to be played more softly than pianissimo.

Etymology

Pseudo-Italianism, derived from pianissimo with an additional -iss-, instead of the expected Italian pianissimissimo.

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