How to Pronounce "pianissimo"
word
piəˈnɪsɪˌmoʊ
pee-uh-NISS-ih-moh
piənˈɪsɪmˌəʊ
pee-uhn-ISS-ih-moh
Definition
In music, 'pianissimo' means to play or sing very softly or quietly. It is an Italian term used as a dynamic marking in sheet music.
IPA Transcription
American English
piəˈnɪsɪˌmoʊ
British English
piənˈɪsɪmˌəʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pee-uh-NISS-ih-moh
UK
pee-uhn-ISS-ih-moh
Listen in Context
The pianist played the final notes pianissimo.
The choir sang the ending softly, almost at pianissimo.
The conductor signaled the orchestra to play pianissimo.
During the solo, she brought the music down to a breathtaking pianissimo.