Fortississimo
Extremely loud; louder than fortissimo.
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dynamics
Pronunciation
for-TEE-see-see-moh
Origin
Italian
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147 words · 1 min read
About Fortississimo
Fortississimo (fff) represents the extreme upper end of the dynamic range, calling for maximum volume from the performer or ensemble. While fortissimo (ff) is already very loud, fff pushes further into overwhelming sonic force.
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