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Pianissimo

Noun CEFR B2
ˌpi.əˈnɪsɪməʊ

Definitions

  1. A dynamic sign indicating that a portion of music should be played pianissimo.
  2. A portion of music that is played very softly.

Equivalents

Españolpianissimo
Françaispianissimo
Italianopianissimo
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Examples

“If the Randall Thompson Alleluia lacked the otherworldly awe and mystery the composer intended, the BGMC offered a fair accounting of the work⟳ with some wonderfully hushed pianissimos and clearly delineated contrasts in mood.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

pianissimos pianississimo Pianist pianiste Pianistic pianistics

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