Pianissimo
Very soft; much quieter than piano.
Category
dynamics
Pronunciation
pyah-NEE-see-moh
Origin
Italian
Length
71 words · 1 min read
About Pianissimo
Pianissimo, abbreviated "pp," calls for an extremely soft dynamic. Achieving a true pianissimo requires excellent breath control for wind players and singers, and a delicate touch for string and keyboard players.
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PianississimoExtremely soft; softer than pianissimo.
PianoSoft, quiet
Forte piano (fp)The notational symbol fp — attack a note forte then immediately drop to piano
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