Definition of PIANISSIMO

pianissimo

Meanings

Plural: pianissimi, pianissimos

Noun

  • (music) low loudness
  • A dynamic sign indicating that a portion of music should be played pianissimo.
  • A portion of music that is played very softly.

Adjective Satellite

  • chiefly a direction or description in music; very soft

Adverb

  • a direction in music; to be played very softly

Adv

  • Indicating that the piece is to be played very softly.

Origin / Etymology

From Italian pianissimo.

Synonyms

piano, pp, very softly

Antonyms

fortissimo

Scrabble Score: 14

pianissimo is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
pianissimo is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
pianissimo is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

pianissimo is a valid Words With Friends word