fortissimo pianissimo
Definition of the Italian term fortissimo pianissimo in music:
- very loud and then suddenly very soft
Language
Italian
Abbreviation
ffpp
Musical examples
Music scores that include fortissimo pianissimo:
- Arnold Schoenberg: 5 Pieces for Orchestra (1909) Page 10
Related terms
Italian musical terms related to fortissimo pianissimo:
- fortissimo – very loud
- pianissimo – very soft