1. very softly or quietly
Usage: music

1. performed very softly or quietly
Usage: music

1. a very soft or quiet passage in music
Usage: music

Examples

• The violinist played the melody pianissimo.
• The pianissimo section created a haunting atmosphere.
• She whispered pianissimo so no one would hear.
• The composer marked the passage pianissimo in the score.
• The orchestra’s pianissimo was barely audible.
• The pianist executed the pianissimo beautifully.