The term 'pianoforte' is a mix of two Italian words, 'piano' (soft) and 'forte' (loud), meaning depending on how much force is applied to the keys, the instrument's dynamic range can be anywhere from very soft to very loud.
- What Italian word means very soft in music?
- What is the term that means to play softly?
- What is the Italian term for quiet?
- What is the musical term for quiet?
What Italian word means very soft in music?
Now you know five Italian words: forte (loud), piano (soft), fortissimo (very loud), pianissimo (very soft), and mezzo (medium).
What is the term that means to play softly?
When a musician performs something pianissimo, she plays very softly. ... You can use this word as an adverb or an adjective — in either case, it's a specific musical direction regarding the dynamics (or loudness) of a piece of music.
What is the Italian term for quiet?
One look at the Italian word silenzioso and you can easily guess that it means quiet or silent in English. Because it is an adjective, the ending changes depending on the subject's gender and number. Mi piace lavorare in questa stanza perché è molto silenziosa.
What is the musical term for quiet?
Dynamic marking and meaning
Dynamic marking | Meaning |
---|---|
pp | Pianissimo: very quiet |
p | Piano: quiet |
ff | Fortissimo: very loud |
f | Forte: loud |