Fortissimo
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /fɔːˈtɪsɪməʊ/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Fortissimo is an adverb meaning (music) Indicating that the piece is to be played very loudly.
Meaning
(music) Indicating that the piece is to be played very loudly.
More Meanings
- (music) The dynamic sign indicating that the piece should be played fortissimo.
Example Sentences
(abbreviation) ff
He claims he was doing no more than repeating the standard nationalist account. So he was, but he was also repeating that passionate liberal critique which had resounded, often fortissimo, in British debate when Indian nationalism was still a half-formed dream.
Word Forms
- fortissimos
- fortissimi
Synonyms for fortissimo
Depending on context, synonyms include loud, forte.
Antonyms for fortissimo
Common opposites include pianissimo.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include forte, loud, furioso, vigoroso, marcatissimo, allegrissimo.
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