word
Italian
Fortissimo
for-TIS-ih-moh
/fɔːrˈtɪsɪmoʊ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Fortissimo
Dictionary meaning
A musical direction meaning very loud (abbreviated ff).
History and origin
Italian
Examples
- The orchestra reached a fortissimo climax in the final bars.
Pronunciation tips
Four syllables. Stress on second syllable. Superlative of 'forte' (loud).
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