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Fortissimo Definition & Meaning

fortissimo
adverb
  1. a direction in music; to be played very loudly
adjective
  1. chiefly a direction or description in music
noun
  1. (music) loud

"Fortissimo" in song lyrics

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  • "cr fortissimo"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does fortissimo mean?
a direction in music; to be played very loudly chiefly a direction or description in music (music) loud
What part of speech is fortissimo?
Fortissimo is an adverb, an adjective, and a noun.
How many definitions does fortissimo have?
Fortissimo has 3 definitions across 3 parts of speech (adverb, adjective, noun).

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