pianissimo's Usage Examples:

of up to three consecutive fs or ps is also common: pp, standing for pianissimo and meaning "very quiet".

beginning in pianissimo (pp) and building up to a fortissimo (fff) climax featuring a C major chord, and then receding back to pianissimo.

The dynamic indicated is little more than a soft pianissimo.

procession passing by, starting out pianissimo, poco a poco rising to a fortissimo climax and then receding back to pianissimo by the coda.

demands made on the singer which at one point has to ascend to a high F (pianissimo), nearly two-and-a-half octaves above middle C.

has to compete against a tutti orchestra and full chorus supporting a pianissimo note floated over an orchestra (which also demands a secure breath control).

musical term; such a dynamic can also be described as molto pianissimo, piano pianissimo or molto fortissimo and forte fortissimo in somewhat more proper.

last movement is notable for fading away unexpectedly at the end, first pianissimo in the string along and then after a grand pause ending with a single.

The ending is marked Lento and pianissimo and the chords are all on beat in stark contrast with the rest of the.

dramatic lowering of the vocal or instrumental volume — not necessarily pianissimo, but a definitely hushed tonal quality.

There is a single dynamic indication, "pianissimo" (very quietly), which does not change throughout the song.

The coda of the finale, marked pianissimo and to be played with the soft pedal, returns to and expands upon material.

Synonyms:

piano; softness;

Antonyms:

hard; softness; forte;