pianissimo
Definition
- Adverb:
- A direction in music; to be played very softly. This is an instruction to the performer to play with very little volume.
- Adjective:
- Chiefly a direction or description in music; very soft. It describes a passage of music that is performed with very little volume.
- Noun:
- (Music) Low loudness; a very soft passage or dynamic level in a piece of music.
Examples of Usage
- Adverb:
- The composer marked the final notes pianissimo.
- The string section must play this section pianissimo to create a sense of mystery.
- Adjective:
- The pianissimo section of the sonata is technically challenging.
- She achieved a beautifully controlled pianissimo tone on the flute.
- Noun:
- The sudden shift from fortissimo to pianissimo was dramatic.
- He is a master of pianissimo, able to play with incredible softness and clarity.
Advanced Usage
- "pianissimo possibile" (abbreviated ppp or pppp): As softly as possible. This is an extreme dynamic marking.
- The score indicates the coda should be played pianissimo possibile, almost inaudibly.
Variants and Related Words
- Piano (abbreviated p): (Adjective/Adverb) Soft; a basic dynamic level softer than mezzo-piano but louder than pianissimo.
- Pianississimo (abbreviated ppp): (Adjective/Adverb) Very, very soft; an extreme dynamic level softer than pianissimo.
Synonyms
- Very softly (Adverb/Adjective)
- At a very low volume (Adverb/Adjective)
Related Musical Terms (Contextual Equivalents)
- Dynamic Marking: A symbol or word in sheet music indicating the relative loudness or softness of a note or passage. Pianissimo is one such marking.
- Fortissimo: (Adjective/Adverb) Very loud; the dynamic opposite of pianissimo.
Adjective
-
chiefly a direction or description in music; very soft
Adverb
-
a direction in music; to be played very softly
Noun
-
(music) low loudness
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