pianissimo

Thân thiện

The conductor gestures for the orchestra to play pianissimo.

Definition

1. Adverb:
   • A direction in music; to be played very softly. This is an instruction to the performer to play with very little volume.
2. Adjective:
   • Chiefly a direction or description in music; very soft. It describes a passage of music that is performed with very little volume.
3. 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.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. chiefly a direction or description in music; very soft

Adverb

1. a direction in music; to be played very softly

Noun

1. (music) low loudness

Từ đồng nghĩa

• very softly
• piano