pianissimo

[US]/ˌpiːəˈnɪsɪməʊ/
[UK]/ˌpiə.nɪˈsiː.moʊ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adv.played very softly
n.a passage or section of music to be performed very softly
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

play pianissimo

speak pianissimo

sing pianissimo

pianissimo passage

pianissimo section

pianissimo dynamics

perform pianissimo

pianissimo tone

pianissimo style

pianissimo effect

Example Sentences

the musician played the piece pianissimo, creating a serene atmosphere.

she whispered pianissimo, so as not to disturb the sleeping baby.

the conductor signaled the orchestra to play the final notes pianissimo.

in the quiet room, he spoke pianissimo, sharing his secrets.

the song transitions to a pianissimo section, highlighting the vocals.

during the performance, the pianist played the melody pianissimo.

the teacher instructed the students to practice the passage pianissimo.

he always prefers to read his poetry pianissimo, savoring each word.

the sound of the waves was almost pianissimo, soothing her mind.

as the lights dimmed, the music began to play pianissimo.

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