Definition: Pianississimo refers to dynamics, and is an indication to play as softly as possible; softer than pianissimo.
Pianississimo is signified by at least three p’s, and can be seen with as many as ppppp. Dynamics deal with relative changes in volume rather than specify a precise amount of decibels, so a song already played in piano might need a few extra p’s to express a decent pianississimo.
See fortississimo.
Pianississimo is signified by at least three p’s, and can be seen with as many as ppppp. Dynamics deal with relative changes in volume rather than specify a precise amount of decibels, so a song already played in piano might need a few extra p’s to express a decent pianississimo.
See fortississimo.
Also Known As:
Pronunciation: pyahn'-ih-SEE-see-moe
- extrêmement doux, tout doucement (Fr)
- ganz leise (Ger)
Pronunciation: pyahn'-ih-SEE-see-moe
Common Misspellings: pianissimo, pianisissimo, pianisissimmo
