pianissimo

  1. Adverb.  (music) The musical term indicating that the piece (or a section of it) should be played very softly.
  2. Noun.  A dynamic sign indicating that a portion of music should be played pianissimo.
  3. Noun.  A portion of music that is played very softly.

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