pianissimo

(pē′ə nis′i mō′; It pyä nēs′sē mō̂′)

adjective, adverb

very soft(ly): often used as a musical direction

Origin: It, superl. of piano: see piano,

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See pianissimo in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adverb & adj. Abbr. pp

In a very soft or quiet tone. Used chiefly as a direction.

noun pl. pi·a·nis·si·mos

A part of a composition played very softly or quietly.

Origin:

Origin: Italian

Origin: , superlative of piano, soft; see piano²

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