Pianissimo ( adverb , noun )

(As an adverb)

Pianissimo ( adverb )

In music, to be played very softly.

Origin:

From italian pianissimo, superlative of piano 'soft'.

Examples:

1. The delicate piano solo was performed pianissimo, barely audible above a whisper.
2. The conductor instructed the orchestra to play pianissimo during the opening bars.

(As a noun)

Pianissimo ( noun )

In music, to be played very softly.

Origin:

From italian pianissimo, superlative of piano 'soft'.

Examples:

1. The delicate piano solo was performed pianissimo, barely audible above a whisper.
2. The conductor instructed the orchestra to play pianissimo during the opening bars.