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: very softly —used as a direction in music. pianissimo.
- What does the dynamic term pianissimo mean?
- What are dynamics in music?
- How do you use pianissimo in a sentence?
- What is the abbreviation for pianissimo in music?
What does the dynamic term pianissimo mean?
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 are dynamics in music?
Dynamics means how quietly or loudly a piece of music should be played. Dynamics are an important way of conveying the mood of a piece and your use of dynamics is a marked element of your performance. Composers use dynamics to change the mood. ... Below you can see how mezzo forte has been abbreviated to mf.
How do you use pianissimo in a sentence?
adv. a direction in music; to be played very softly. 1. The symphony ends in a pianissimo.
What is the abbreviation for pianissimo in music?
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[Italian, very softly] A directive to perform the indicated passage of a composition very softly, even softer than piano (p), but not as soft as pianississimo (ppp). The abbreviation for pianissimo is pp. See more about dynamic marks in the Appendix.
