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pianissimo

/piːˈænɪsɪmoʊ/ adverb · British & US
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What does pianissimo mean?

adverb

Very soft or quiet, often used to indicate the softest possible playing of a musical instrument.

Example

"The pianist played the final notes of the concerto pianissimo, creating a hauntingly beautiful silence."

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