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pianissimo

pi·a·nis·si·mo [ p ə níssi m ]


adverb 
Definition:
 
very softly: very softly and quietly ( used as a musical direction )



noun  (plural pi·a·nis·si·mos or pi·a·nis·si·mi [ p ə níssi mee ])
Definition:
 
softly played musical part: a part of a musical composition that is played very softly

[Early 18th century < Italian, "very quiet" < piano (see piano2)]

pi·a·nis·si·mo adjective
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