word
Italian
Pianissimo
pee-ah-NIS-ih-moh
/ˌpiːəˈnɪsɪmoʊ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Pianissimo
Dictionary meaning
A musical direction meaning very softly (abbreviated pp).
History and origin
Italian
Examples
- The flute held the pianissimo line barely above silence.
Pronunciation tips
Five syllables. Stress on third syllable.
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