pianissimo
pronunciation
How to pronounce pianissimo in British English:
UK [ˌpiəˈnɪsɪməʊ]
How to pronounce pianissimo in American English:
US [ˌpiəˈnɪsɪmoʊ]
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- Noun:
- (music) low loudness
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- Adjective:
- chiefly a direction or description in music; very soft
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- Adverb:
- a direction in music; to be played very softly
Word Origin
- pianissimo (adv.)
- 1724, from Italian pianissimo "very softly," from Latin pianissimus, superlative of pianus (see piano).
Antonym
Example
- 1. Exploration for Argumentative Essays in Senior High School Chinese Teaching ; very softly ; very quietly ( Italian pianissimo )
- 2. Production of pianissimo is quite important in vocal music , which is one of the important ways in creating art images .
- 3. Paying attention to pianissimo training at the early period of vocal music study plays an positive role in the formation of correct voice concept and establishment of correct states of phonation .
- 4. Based on the training of pianissimo , this article interpreted pianissimo training from various angles by using different training methods to change the singing function and the impact on the sound , provided theory bases for explaining pianissimo training exactly and how to get a pretty sound from this training process .
- 5. Starting from the basic principles of singing , this paper tries to illustrate the pianissimo singing function , analyze of the status and breath in singing pianissimo , illustrate the role of resonating organs and vocal organs , and discuss the ways and meaning in the pianissimo training .