pianissimo

adverb & adjective

In a very soft or quiet tone. Used chiefly as a direction.

noun

A part of a composition played very softly or quietly.

In music, very soft; with the minimum of force or loudness. Usually abbreviated pp or ppp.

adjective

Very soft; — a direction to execute a passage as softly as possible. (Abbrev. pp.)

adverb

The musical term indicating that the piece (or a section of it) should be played very softly.

noun

A dynamic sign indicating that a portion of music should be played pianissimo.

noun

A portion of music that is played very softly.

adverb

a direction in music; to be played very softly

noun

(music) low loudness

adjective

chiefly a direction or description in music; very soft