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adv
Indicating that the piece is to be played very softly.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music
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noun
A dynamic sign indicating that a portion of music should be played pianissimo.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
A portion of music that is played very softly.
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adjective satellite
chiefly a direction or description in music; very soft
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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adverb
a direction in music; to be played very softly
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: very softly
Antonyms: fortissimo
noun
(music) low loudness
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: piano
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Broader terms: softness
History
Etymology tree Italian piano Italian -issimo Italian pianissimobor. English pianissimo Borrowed from Italian pianissimo.
Across languages
10 source translations are retained for this English entry.
