Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

fortississimo

Adverb

/fɔːr.tɪ.sɪˈsiː.moʊ/

Definition

A musical term indicating to play very loudly.

Examples

The conductor raised his hands high, signaling the orchestra to play fortississimo for the grand finale.
In this movement, the composer instructs the musicians to play fortississimo to create a powerful climax.

Meaning

Fortississimo (written as ‘fff’) signifies a dynamic level in music that is louder than fortissimo and instructs musicians to perform at the loudest level possible.