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adv
Indicating that the piece is to be played more loudly than fortissimo.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music
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Synonyms: blastissimo
Antonyms: pianississimo
noun
The dynamic sign indicating that the piece should be played more loudly than fortissimo.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
Pseudo-Italianism, derived from fortissimo with an additional -iss-, instead of the expected Italian fortissimissimo.
Across languages
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