fortissimo
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for·tis·si·mo
(fôr-tĭs′ə-mō′) Musicadv. & adj. Abbr. ff
In a very loud manner. Used chiefly as a direction.
n. pl. for·tis·si·mos
A note, chord, or passage played fortissimo.
[Italian, superlative of forte, strong; see forte2.]
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fortissimo
(fɔːˈtɪsɪˌməʊ) musicadj, adv
(Music, other) very loud. Symbol: ff
n
(Music, other) a very loud passage in music
[C18: from Italian, from Latin fortissimus, from fortis strong]
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for•tis•si•mo
(fɔrˈtɪs əˌmoʊ)Music. adj.
1. very loud.
adv. 2. very loudly.
[1715–25; < Italian; superlative of forte forte2]
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fortissimo
very loudly
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Noun | 1. | fortissimo - (music) loud loudness, intensity, volume - the magnitude of sound (usually in a specified direction); "the kids played their music at full volume" music - an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner |
Adj. | 1. | fortissimo - chiefly a direction or description in music |
Adv. | 1. | fortissimo - a direction in music; to be played very loudly pianissimo, very softly - a direction in music; to be played very softly |
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fortissimo
(Mus)adv → fortissimo
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