Pianissimo (Noun)
Meaning
(music) low loudness.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The orchestra played the final notes of the symphony pianissimo, creating a hauntingly beautiful effect.
- The pianist's fingers barely touched the keys as she played the pianissimo passage with delicate precision.
- The composer marked the section pianissimo, indicating that it should be played with extreme quietness.
- The soft, pianissimo melody seemed to fade away into the distance, leaving the audience with a sense of longing.
- The conductor raised his hand, signaling the musicians to play the next phrase pianissimo, and the room was filled with a soft, gentle sound.