Fortissimo vs. Pianissimo — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Fortissimo and Pianissimo
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Fortissimo
In a very loud manner. Used chiefly as a direction.
Pianissimo
In a very soft or quiet tone. Used chiefly as a direction.
Fortissimo
A note, chord, or passage played fortissimo.
Pianissimo
A part of a composition played very softly or quietly.
Fortissimo
(music) Indicating that the piece is played very loud.
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Pianissimo
(music) To be played very softly.
Fortissimo
(music) The dynamic sign indicating that the piece should be played fortissimo. Abbreviation: ff.
Pianissimo
A dynamic sign indicating that a portion of music should be played pianissimo.
Fortissimo
Very loud; with the utmost strength or loudness.
Pianissimo
A portion of music that is played very softly.
Fortissimo
(music) with great loudness
Pianissimo
Very soft; - a direction to execute a passage as softly as possible. (Abbrev. pp.
Fortissimo
Chiefly a direction or description in music
Pianissimo
(music) low loudness
Fortissimo
A direction in music; to be played very loudly
Pianissimo
Chiefly a direction or description in music; very soft
Pianissimo
A direction in music; to be played very softly
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