1. (chiefly a direction or description in music) very soft
   "The pianissimo passage in the symphony created a hushed atmosphere"

1. (music) low loudness
   "The violinist's pianissimo passage was so soft it was barely audible";
   - piano

1. (music) a direction to be played very softly
   "The violins played the passage pianissimo, creating a delicate atmosphere";
   - pp

Derived forms: pianissimos

See also: piano, soft

Type of: softness

Antonym: fortissimo

Encyclopedia: Pianissimo