Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pianississimo
adverb
/ˌpjɑː.nɪˈsɪ.sɪ.moʊ/
Definition
A musical term indicating that a passage should be played very, very softly.
Examples
- The conductor asked the orchestra to play the final piece pianississimo, creating a hauntingly soft atmosphere.
- In the piano sonata, there is a section marked pianississimo that requires delicate touch from the performer.
Meaning
The term is used in sheet music to instruct musicians to perform at an extremely low volume.
Synonyms
- very softly
- in an extremely quiet manner
- faintly
