Definition of "pianissimo" []

• In a very soft or quiet tone. Used chiefly as a direction. (adverb)
• A part of a composition played very softly or quietly. (noun)

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• "Page view page image: in character when played piano or mezzo-forte; the flute also, in its lowest register, recalls the pianissimo trumpet tone."
• "This is precisely what Rubinstein did, and his pianissimo was a whisper."
• "She handles everything from piercing to pianissimo with ease and has just enough edge in her voice for this kind of Verdi role."