fortissimo

(fôr tisə mō′; It fō̂r tēssē mō̂′)

adjective, adverb

very loud

Origin: It, superl. of forte, forte

noun pl. fortissimos or fortissimi

a fortissimo passage

See fortissimo in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adverb & adj. Abbr. ff
In a very loud manner. Used chiefly as a direction.
noun pl. for·tis·si·mos
A note, chord, or passage played fortissimo.

Origin:

Origin: Italian

Origin: , superlative of forte, strong; see forte2

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